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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.11, 804.67 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.11, 804.67 and 321.12 is: 443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.11 : 804.67 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.11/804.67 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.11x = 804.67 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.11x = 258,394.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,394.83/583.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.13

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