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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.99, 805.80 and 347.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.99, 805.80 and 347.84 is: 479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.99 : 805.80 = 347.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.99/805.80 = 347.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.99x = 805.80 × 347.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.99x = 280,289.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,289.47/583.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.96

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