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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.88, 806.76 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.88, 806.76 and 348.72 is: 481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.88 : 806.76 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.88/806.76 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.88x = 806.76 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.88x = 281,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,333.35/584.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.01

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