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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.05, 803.22 and 320.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.05, 803.22 and 320.07 is: 441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.05 : 803.22 = 320.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.05/803.22 = 320.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.05x = 803.22 × 320.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.05x = 257,082.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,082.61/582.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.68

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