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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.76, 806.82 and 351.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.76, 806.82 and 351.80 is: 485.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.76 : 806.82 = 351.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.76/806.82 = 351.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.76x = 806.82 × 351.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.76x = 283,839.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,839.28/584.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.39

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