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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.06, 805.94 and 322.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.06, 805.94 and 322.06 is: 444.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.06 : 805.94 = 322.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.06/805.94 = 322.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.06x = 805.94 × 322.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.06x = 259,561.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,561.04/584.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.41

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