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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.69, 802.63 and 348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.69, 802.63 and 348.82 is: 481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.69 : 802.63 = 348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.69/802.63 = 348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.69x = 802.63 × 348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.69x = 279,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,973.40/581.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.31

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