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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.69, 801.25 and 347.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.69, 801.25 and 347.82 is: 479.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.69 : 801.25 = 347.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.69/801.25 = 347.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.69x = 801.25 × 347.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.69x = 278,690.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,690.78/580.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.93

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