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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.98, 805.86 and 321.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.98, 805.86 and 321.99 is: 444.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.98 : 805.86 = 321.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.98/805.86 = 321.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.98x = 805.86 × 321.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.98x = 259,478.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,478.86/583.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.33

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