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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.46, 805.66 and 397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.46, 805.66 and 397.34 is: 548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.46 : 805.66 = 397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.46/805.66 = 397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.46x = 805.66 × 397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.46x = 320,120.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,120.94/583.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.66

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