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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.98, 804.68 and 347.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.98, 804.68 and 347.10 is: 479.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.98 : 804.68 = 347.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.98/804.68 = 347.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.98x = 804.68 × 347.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.98x = 279,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,304.06/582.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.10

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