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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.80, 806.96 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.80, 806.96 and 348.80 is: 481.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.80 : 806.96 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.80/806.96 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.80x = 806.96 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.80x = 281,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,467.65/584.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.31

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