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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.08, 804.60 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.08, 804.60 and 321.03 is: 442.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.08 : 804.60 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.08/804.60 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.08x = 804.60 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.08x = 258,300.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,300.74/583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.99

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