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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.51, 806.54 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.51, 806.54 and 348.48 is: 480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.51 : 806.54 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.51/806.54 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.51x = 806.54 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.51x = 281,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,061.32/584.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.85

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