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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 806.34 and 322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 806.34 and 322.30 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 806.34 = 322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/806.34 = 322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 806.34 × 322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 259,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,883.38/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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