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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.91, 804.40 and 320.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.91, 804.40 and 320.93 is: 442.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.91 : 804.40 = 320.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.91/804.40 = 320.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.91x = 804.40 × 320.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.91x = 258,150.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,150.47/582.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.87

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