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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.58, 805.34 and 318.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.58, 805.34 and 318.02 is: 438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.58 : 805.34 = 318.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.58/805.34 = 318.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.58x = 805.34 × 318.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.58x = 256,108.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,108.61/583.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.86

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