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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.03, 806.22 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.03, 806.22 and 348.06 is: 480.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.03 : 806.22 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.03/806.22 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.03x = 806.22 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.03x = 280,612.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,612.93/584.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.48

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