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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.90, 804.39 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.90, 804.39 and 346.84 is: 478.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.90 : 804.39 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.90/804.39 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.90x = 804.39 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.90x = 278,994.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,994.63/582.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.63

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