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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.81, 804.26 and 320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.81, 804.26 and 320.82 is: 442.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.81 : 804.26 = 320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.81/804.26 = 320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.81x = 804.26 × 320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.81x = 258,022.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,022.69/582.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.73

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