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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.66, 873.09 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.66, 873.09 and 322.44 is: 483.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.66 : 873.09 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.66/873.09 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.66x = 873.09 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.66x = 281,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,519.14/582.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.16

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