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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.56, 806.72 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.56, 806.72 and 348.44 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.56 : 806.72 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.56/806.72 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.56x = 806.72 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.56x = 281,093.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,093.79/584.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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