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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.41, 806.13 and 348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.41, 806.13 and 348.20 is: 480.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.41 : 806.13 = 348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.41/806.13 = 348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.41x = 806.13 × 348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.41x = 280,696.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,696.48/584.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.31

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