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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.71, 805.49 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.71, 805.49 and 347.68 is: 479.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.71 : 805.49 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.71/805.49 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.71x = 805.49 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.71x = 280,053.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,053.34/583.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.78

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