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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.27, 803.18 and 346.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.27, 803.18 and 346.13 is: 477.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.27 : 803.18 = 346.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.27/803.18 = 346.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.27x = 803.18 × 346.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.27x = 278,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,004.69/582.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.45

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