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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.64, 804.03 and 320.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.64, 804.03 and 320.65 is: 442.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.64 : 804.03 = 320.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.64/804.03 = 320.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.64x = 804.03 × 320.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.64x = 257,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,812.22/582.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.49

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