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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.48, 806.28 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.48, 806.28 and 348.24 is: 480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.48 : 806.28 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.48/806.28 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.48x = 806.28 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.48x = 280,778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,778.95/584.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.39

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