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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.34, 805.05 and 347.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.34, 805.05 and 347.48 is: 479.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.34 : 805.05 = 347.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.34/805.05 = 347.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.34x = 805.05 × 347.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.34x = 279,738.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,738.77/583.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.55

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