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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.42, 804.99 and 347.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.42, 804.99 and 347.35 is: 479.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.42 : 804.99 = 347.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.42/804.99 = 347.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.42x = 804.99 × 347.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.42x = 279,613.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,613.28/583.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.27

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