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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.59, 803.98 and 320.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.59, 803.98 and 320.61 is: 442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.59 : 803.98 = 320.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.59/803.98 = 320.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.59x = 803.98 × 320.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.59x = 257,764.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,764.03/582.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.44

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