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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.46, 805.19 and 321.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.46, 805.19 and 321.47 is: 443.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.46 : 805.19 = 321.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.46/805.19 = 321.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.46x = 805.19 × 321.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.46x = 258,844.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,844.43/583.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.64

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