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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.85, 805.71 and 321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.85, 805.71 and 321.86 is: 444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.85 : 805.71 = 321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.85/805.71 = 321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.85x = 805.71 × 321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.85x = 259,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,327.23/583.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.17

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