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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.81, 804.24 and 346.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.81, 804.24 and 346.75 is: 478.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.81 : 804.24 = 346.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.81/804.24 = 346.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.81x = 804.24 × 346.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.81x = 278,868.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,868.21/582.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.49

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