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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.02, 804.62 and 321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.02, 804.62 and 321.08 is: 443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.02 : 804.62 = 321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.02/804.62 = 321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.02x = 804.62 × 321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.02x = 258,344.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,344.17/583.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.11

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