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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.88, 805.89 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.88, 805.89 and 351 is: 484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.88 : 805.89 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.88/805.89 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.88x = 805.89 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.88x = 282,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,867.39/583.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.46

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