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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.85, 804.30 and 320.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.85, 804.30 and 320.86 is: 442.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.85 : 804.30 = 320.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.85/804.30 = 320.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.85x = 804.30 × 320.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.85x = 258,067.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,067.70/582.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.77

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