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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.61, 805.37 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.61, 805.37 and 318.06 is: 438.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.61 : 805.37 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.61/805.37 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.61x = 805.37 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.61x = 256,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,152.38/583.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.91

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