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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.58, 805.26 and 347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.58, 805.26 and 347.46 is: 479.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.58 : 805.26 = 347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.58/805.26 = 347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.58x = 805.26 × 347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.58x = 279,795.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,795.64/583.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.45

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