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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.46, 803.77 and 320.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.46, 803.77 and 320.47 is: 442.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.46 : 803.77 = 320.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.46/803.77 = 320.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.46x = 803.77 × 320.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.46x = 257,584.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,584.17/582.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.23

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