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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.72, 805.44 and 347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.72, 805.44 and 347.64 is: 479.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.72 : 805.44 = 347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.72/805.44 = 347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.72x = 805.44 × 347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.72x = 280,003.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,003.16/583.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.69

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