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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.64, 801.24 and 347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.64, 801.24 and 347.72 is: 479.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.64 : 801.24 = 347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.64/801.24 = 347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.64x = 801.24 × 347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.64x = 278,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,607.17/580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.83

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