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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.84, 801.42 and 347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.84, 801.42 and 347.92 is: 480.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.84 : 801.42 = 347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.84/801.42 = 347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.84x = 801.42 × 347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.84x = 278,830.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,830.05/580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.05

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