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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.86, 807.21 and 348.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.86, 807.21 and 348.82 is: 481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.86 : 807.21 = 348.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.86/807.21 = 348.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.86x = 807.21 × 348.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.86x = 281,572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,572.57/584.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.44

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