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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.79, 805.67 and 321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.79, 805.67 and 321.86 is: 444.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.79 : 805.67 = 321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.79/805.67 = 321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.79x = 805.67 × 321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.79x = 259,309.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,309.72/583.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.19

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