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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.44, 803.88 and 346.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.44, 803.88 and 346.31 is: 477.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.44 : 803.88 = 346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.44/803.88 = 346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.44x = 803.88 × 346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.44x = 278,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,391.68/582.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.97

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