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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.48, 805.11 and 347.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.48, 805.11 and 347.42 is: 479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.48 : 805.11 = 347.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.48/805.11 = 347.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.48x = 805.11 × 347.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.48x = 279,711.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,711.32/583.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.38

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