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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.14, 804.73 and 321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.14, 804.73 and 321.14 is: 443.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.14 : 804.73 = 321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.14/804.73 = 321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.14x = 804.73 × 321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.14x = 258,430.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,430.99/583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.17

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