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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.30, 804.97 and 321.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.30, 804.97 and 321.31 is: 443.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.30 : 804.97 = 321.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.30/804.97 = 321.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.30x = 804.97 × 321.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.30x = 258,643.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,643.30/583.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.41

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