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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.66, 806.54 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.66, 806.54 and 348.50 is: 480.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.66 : 806.54 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.66/806.54 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.66x = 806.54 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.66x = 281,079.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,079.19/584.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.76

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