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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.74, 804.10 and 346.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.74, 804.10 and 346.69 is: 478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.74 : 804.10 = 346.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.74/804.10 = 346.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.74x = 804.10 × 346.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.74x = 278,774.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,774.87/582.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.39

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