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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.98, 804.53 and 321.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.98, 804.53 and 321.02 is: 443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.98 : 804.53 = 321.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.98/804.53 = 321.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.98x = 804.53 × 321.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.98x = 258,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,264.59/582.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.01

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