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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.77, 806.63 and 348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.77, 806.63 and 348.63 is: 480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.77 : 806.63 = 348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.77/806.63 = 348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.77x = 806.63 × 348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.77x = 281,215.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,215.42/584.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.90

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