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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.29, 805.96 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.29, 805.96 and 348.08 is: 480.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.29 : 805.96 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.29/805.96 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.29x = 805.96 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.29x = 280,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,535.67/584.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.13

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