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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.35, 805.19 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.35, 805.19 and 347.46 is: 479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.35 : 805.19 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.35/805.19 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.35x = 805.19 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.35x = 279,771.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,771.32/583.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.59

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