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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.98, 804.57 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.98, 804.57 and 346.98 is: 478.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.98 : 804.57 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.98/804.57 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.98x = 804.57 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.98x = 279,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,169.70/582.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.87

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