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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.70, 806.88 and 351.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.70, 806.88 and 351.78 is: 485.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.70 : 806.88 = 351.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.70/806.88 = 351.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.70x = 806.88 × 351.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.70x = 283,844.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,844.25/584.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.45

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