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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.48, 803.84 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.48, 803.84 and 346.50 is: 478.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.48 : 803.84 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.48/803.84 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.48x = 803.84 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.48x = 278,528.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,528.83/582.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.18

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