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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.27, 804.56 and 347.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.27, 804.56 and 347.13 is: 478.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.27 : 804.56 = 347.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.27/804.56 = 347.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.27x = 804.56 × 347.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.27x = 279,286.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,286.91/583.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.83

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