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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.63, 805.41 and 321.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.63, 805.41 and 321.65 is: 443.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.63 : 805.41 = 321.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.63/805.41 = 321.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.63x = 805.41 × 321.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.63x = 259,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,059.12/583.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.87

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