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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.84, 805.71 and 347.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.84, 805.71 and 347.95 is: 480.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.84 : 805.71 = 347.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.84/805.71 = 347.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.84x = 805.71 × 347.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.84x = 280,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,346.79/583.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.18

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