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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.48, 802.20 and 348.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.48, 802.20 and 348.56 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.48 : 802.20 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.48/802.20 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.48x = 802.20 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.48x = 279,614.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,614.83/581.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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