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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.24, 806.22 and 322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.24, 806.22 and 322.24 is: 444.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.24 : 806.22 = 322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.24/806.22 = 322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.24x = 806.22 × 322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.24x = 259,796.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,796.33/584.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.67

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