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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.79, 807.03 and 348.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.79, 807.03 and 348.86 is: 481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.79 : 807.03 = 348.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.79/807.03 = 348.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.79x = 807.03 × 348.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.79x = 281,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,540.49/584.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.44

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