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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.74, 804.04 and 346.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.74, 804.04 and 346.64 is: 478.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.74 : 804.04 = 346.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.74/804.04 = 346.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.74x = 804.04 × 346.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.74x = 278,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,712.43/582.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.28

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