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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.44, 803.70 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.44, 803.70 and 346.40 is: 477.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.44 : 803.70 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.44/803.70 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.44x = 803.70 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.44x = 278,401.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,401.68/582.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.99

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