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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.98, 805.88 and 321.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.98, 805.88 and 321.99 is: 444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.98 : 805.88 = 321.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.98/805.88 = 321.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.98x = 805.88 × 321.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.98x = 259,485.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,485.30/583.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.34

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