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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.63, 806.96 and 345.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.63, 806.96 and 345.58 is: 477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.63 : 806.96 = 345.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.63/806.96 = 345.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.63x = 806.96 × 345.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.63x = 278,869.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,869.81/584.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.00

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