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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.02, 804.66 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.02, 804.66 and 346.98 is: 478.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.02 : 804.66 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.02/804.66 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.02x = 804.66 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.02x = 279,200.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,200.93/583.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.89

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