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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.59, 806.68 and 348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.59, 806.68 and 348.46 is: 480.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.59 : 806.68 = 348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.59/806.68 = 348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.59x = 806.68 × 348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.59x = 281,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,095.71/584.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.84

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