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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.86, 804.26 and 346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.86, 804.26 and 346.91 is: 478.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.86 : 804.26 = 346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.86/804.26 = 346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.86x = 804.26 × 346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.86x = 279,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,000.08/582.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.68

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