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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.60, 806.82 and 348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.60, 806.82 and 348.66 is: 481.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.60 : 806.82 = 348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.60/806.82 = 348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.60x = 806.82 × 348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.60x = 281,305.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,305.86/584.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.19

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