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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.39, 802.28 and 348.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.39, 802.28 and 348.47 is: 480.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.39 : 802.28 = 348.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.39/802.28 = 348.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.39x = 802.28 × 348.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.39x = 279,568.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,568.77/581.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.86

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