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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.92, 801.54 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.92, 801.54 and 348.12 is: 480.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.92 : 801.54 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.92/801.54 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.92x = 801.54 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.92x = 279,032.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,032.10/580.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.33

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