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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.67, 805.63 and 347.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.67, 805.63 and 347.71 is: 479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.67 : 805.63 = 347.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.67/805.63 = 347.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.67x = 805.63 × 347.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.67x = 280,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,125.61/583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.94

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