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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.94, 805.66 and 351.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.94, 805.66 and 351.02 is: 484.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.94 : 805.66 = 351.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.94/805.66 = 351.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.94x = 805.66 × 351.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.94x = 282,802.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,802.77/583.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.30

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