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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.95, 805.80 and 321.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.95, 805.80 and 321.97 is: 444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.95 : 805.80 = 321.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.95/805.80 = 321.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.95x = 805.80 × 321.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.95x = 259,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,441.41/583.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.29

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