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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.08, 805.93 and 322.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.08, 805.93 and 322.09 is: 444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.08 : 805.93 = 322.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.08/805.93 = 322.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.08x = 805.93 × 322.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.08x = 259,581.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,581.99/584.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.43

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