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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.62, 804.03 and 320.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.62, 804.03 and 320.66 is: 442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.62 : 804.03 = 320.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.62/804.03 = 320.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.62x = 804.03 × 320.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.62x = 257,820.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,820.26/582.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.52

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