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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.88, 804.37 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.88, 804.37 and 320.90 is: 442.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.88 : 804.37 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.88/804.37 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.88x = 804.37 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.88x = 258,122.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,122.33/582.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.84

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