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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.33, 806.33 and 345.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.33, 806.33 and 345.15 is: 476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.33 : 806.33 = 345.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.33/806.33 = 345.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.33x = 806.33 × 345.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.33x = 278,303.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,303.07/584.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.28

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