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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.01, 804.55 and 317.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.01, 804.55 and 317.45 is: 438.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.01 : 804.55 = 317.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.01/804.55 = 317.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.01x = 804.55 × 317.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.01x = 255,405.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,405.62/583.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.08

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