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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.90, 807.14 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.90, 807.14 and 348.84 is: 481.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.90 : 807.14 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.90/807.14 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.90x = 807.14 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.90x = 281,562.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,562.72/584.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.39

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