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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.96, 806.15 and 347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.96, 806.15 and 347.98 is: 480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.96 : 806.15 = 347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.96/806.15 = 347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.96x = 806.15 × 347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.96x = 280,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,524.08/583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.38

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