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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.46, 805.14 and 321.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.46, 805.14 and 321.46 is: 443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.46 : 805.14 = 321.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.46/805.14 = 321.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.46x = 805.14 × 321.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.46x = 258,820.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,820.30/583.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.60

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