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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.96, 804.48 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.96, 804.48 and 321 is: 442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.96 : 804.48 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.96/804.48 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.96x = 804.48 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.96x = 258,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,238.08/582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.98

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