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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.98, 804.42 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.98, 804.42 and 346.92 is: 478.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.98 : 804.42 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.98/804.42 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.98x = 804.42 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.98x = 279,069.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,069.39/582.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.69

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