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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.60, 802.16 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.60, 802.16 and 348.48 is: 480.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.60 : 802.16 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.60/802.16 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.60x = 802.16 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.60x = 279,536.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,536.72/581.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.63

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