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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.71, 804.11 and 320.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.71, 804.11 and 320.75 is: 442.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.71 : 804.11 = 320.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.71/804.11 = 320.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.71x = 804.11 × 320.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.71x = 257,912.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,912.66/582.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.61

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