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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.39, 806.08 and 351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.39, 806.08 and 351.52 is: 484.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.39 : 806.08 = 351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.39/806.08 = 351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.39x = 806.08 × 351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.39x = 283,347.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,347.45/584.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.86

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