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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.75, 807.12 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.75, 807.12 and 348.86 is: 481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.75 : 807.12 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.75/807.12 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.75x = 807.12 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.75x = 281,566.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,566.10/584.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.52

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