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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.03, 804.62 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.03, 804.62 and 321.04 is: 443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.03 : 804.62 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.03/804.62 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.03x = 804.62 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.03x = 258,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,315.20/583.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.06

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