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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.35, 806.47 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.35, 806.47 and 348.36 is: 480.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.35 : 806.47 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.35/806.47 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.35x = 806.47 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.35x = 280,941.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,941.89/584.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.78

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