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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.22, 804.85 and 317.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.22, 804.85 and 317.67 is: 438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.22 : 804.85 = 317.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.22/804.85 = 317.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.22x = 804.85 × 317.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.22x = 255,676.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,676.70/583.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.39

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