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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.12, 804.66 and 321.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.12, 804.66 and 321.09 is: 443.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.12 : 804.66 = 321.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.12/804.66 = 321.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.12x = 804.66 × 321.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.12x = 258,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,368.28/583.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.08

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