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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.64, 805.43 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.64, 805.43 and 321.66 is: 443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.64 : 805.43 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.64/805.43 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.64x = 805.43 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.64x = 259,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,075.42/583.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.90

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