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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.76, 802.62 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.76, 802.62 and 348.84 is: 481.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.76 : 802.62 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.76/802.62 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.76x = 802.62 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.76x = 279,985.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,985.96/581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.27

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