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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.92, 804.39 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.92, 804.39 and 320.90 is: 442.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.92 : 804.39 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.92/804.39 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.92x = 804.39 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.92x = 258,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,128.75/582.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.82

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