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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.89, 804.38 and 346.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.89, 804.38 and 346.94 is: 478.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.89 : 804.38 = 346.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.89/804.38 = 346.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.89x = 804.38 × 346.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.89x = 279,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,069.86/582.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.77

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