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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.49, 802.44 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.49, 802.44 and 348.62 is: 481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.49 : 802.44 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.49/802.44 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.49x = 802.44 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.49x = 279,742.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,742.62/581.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.08

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