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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.49, 803.82 and 346.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.49, 803.82 and 346.48 is: 478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.49 : 803.82 = 346.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.49/803.82 = 346.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.49x = 803.82 × 346.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.49x = 278,506.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,506.84/582.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.13

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