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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.06, 804.62 and 321.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.06, 804.62 and 321.07 is: 443.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.06 : 804.62 = 321.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.06/804.62 = 321.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.06x = 804.62 × 321.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.06x = 258,341.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,341.80/583.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.08

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