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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.02, 804.57 and 321.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.02, 804.57 and 321.05 is: 443.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.02 : 804.57 = 321.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.02/804.57 = 321.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.02x = 804.57 × 321.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.02x = 258,303.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,303.18/583.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.04

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