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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.44, 800.84 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.44, 800.84 and 347.52 is: 479.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.44 : 800.84 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.44/800.84 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.44x = 800.84 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.44x = 278,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,307.92/580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.48

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