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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.69, 804.11 and 320.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.69, 804.11 and 320.71 is: 442.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.69 : 804.11 = 320.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.69/804.11 = 320.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.69x = 804.11 × 320.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.69x = 257,882.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,882.10/582.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.57

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