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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.94, 801.90 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.94, 801.90 and 348.06 is: 480.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.94 : 801.90 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.94/801.90 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.94x = 801.90 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.94x = 279,109.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,109.31/580.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.44

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