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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.10, 804.66 and 321.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.10, 804.66 and 321.13 is: 443.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.10 : 804.66 = 321.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.10/804.66 = 321.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.10x = 804.66 × 321.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.10x = 258,396.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,396.44/583.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.15

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