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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.21, 806.20 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.21, 806.20 and 322.22 is: 444.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.21 : 806.20 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.21/806.20 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.21x = 806.20 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.21x = 259,774.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,774.97/584.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.66

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