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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.02, 804.58 and 321.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.02, 804.58 and 321.02 is: 443.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.02 : 804.58 = 321.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.02/804.58 = 321.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.02x = 804.58 × 321.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.02x = 258,286.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,286.27/583.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.01

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