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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.67, 805.47 and 321.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.67, 805.47 and 321.69 is: 443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.67 : 805.47 = 321.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.67/805.47 = 321.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.67x = 805.47 × 321.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.67x = 259,111.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,111.64/583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.94

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