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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.64, 809.52 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.64, 809.52 and 337.77 is: 466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.64 : 809.52 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.64/809.52 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.64x = 809.52 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.64x = 273,431.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,431.57/586.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.10

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