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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.43, 804.79 and 350.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.43, 804.79 and 350.51 is: 483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.43 : 804.79 = 350.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.43/804.79 = 350.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.43x = 804.79 × 350.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.43x = 282,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,086.94/583.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.50

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