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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.42, 803.70 and 320.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.42, 803.70 and 320.46 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.42 : 803.70 = 320.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.42/803.70 = 320.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.42x = 803.70 × 320.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.42x = 257,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,553.70/582.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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