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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.67, 804.06 and 320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.67, 804.06 and 320.68 is: 442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.67 : 804.06 = 320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.67/804.06 = 320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.67x = 804.06 × 320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.67x = 257,843.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,843.95/582.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.52

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