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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.99, 804.31 and 349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.99, 804.31 and 349.98 is: 482.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.99 : 804.31 = 349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.99/804.31 = 349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.99x = 804.31 × 349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.99x = 281,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,492.41/582.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.84

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