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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.22, 805.87 and 348.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.22, 805.87 and 348.01 is: 480.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.22 : 805.87 = 348.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.22/805.87 = 348.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.22x = 805.87 × 348.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.22x = 280,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,450.82/584.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.04

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