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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.88, 801.57 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.88, 801.57 and 347.96 is: 480.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.88 : 801.57 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.88/801.57 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.88x = 801.57 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.88x = 278,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,914.30/580.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.16

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