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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.48, 800.96 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.48, 800.96 and 347.52 is: 479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.48 : 800.96 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.48/800.96 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.48x = 800.96 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.48x = 278,349.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,349.62/580.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.52

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