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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580, 800.46 and 347.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580, 800.46 and 347.08 is: 479.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580 : 800.46 = 347.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580/800.46 = 347.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580x = 800.46 × 347.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580x = 277,823.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,823.66/580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.01

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