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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.25, 804.98 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.25, 804.98 and 347.22 is: 479.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.25 : 804.98 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.25/804.98 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.25x = 804.98 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.25x = 279,503.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,503.16/583.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.21

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