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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.99, 804.42 and 346.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.99, 804.42 and 346.84 is: 478.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.99 : 804.42 = 346.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.99/804.42 = 346.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.99x = 804.42 × 346.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.99x = 279,005.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,005.03/582.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.58

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