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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.24, 806.12 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.24, 806.12 and 348.16 is: 480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.24 : 806.12 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.24/806.12 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.24x = 806.12 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.24x = 280,658.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,658.74/584.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.38

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