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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.31, 806.34 and 318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.31, 806.34 and 318.76 is: 439.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.31 : 806.34 = 318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.31/806.34 = 318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.31x = 806.34 × 318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.31x = 257,028.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,028.94/584.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.88

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