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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.26, 803.43 and 320.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.26, 803.43 and 320.29 is: 441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.26 : 803.43 = 320.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.26/803.43 = 320.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.26x = 803.43 × 320.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.26x = 257,328.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,328.59/582.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.95

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