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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.05, 805.77 and 348.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.05, 805.77 and 348.03 is: 480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.05 : 805.77 = 348.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.05/805.77 = 348.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.05x = 805.77 × 348.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.05x = 280,432.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,432.13/584.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.15

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