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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.22, 804.87 and 347.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.22, 804.87 and 347.11 is: 479.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.22 : 804.87 = 347.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.22/804.87 = 347.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.22x = 804.87 × 347.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.22x = 279,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,376.41/583.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.02

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