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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.31, 806.36 and 322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.31, 806.36 and 322.31 is: 444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.31 : 806.36 = 322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.31/806.36 = 322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.31x = 806.36 × 322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.31x = 259,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,898.30/584.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.79

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