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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.66, 804.12 and 320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.66, 804.12 and 320.73 is: 442.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.66 : 804.12 = 320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.66/804.12 = 320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.66x = 804.12 × 320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.66x = 257,905.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,905.41/582.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.63

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