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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.34, 806.37 and 318.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.34, 806.37 and 318.77 is: 439.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.34 : 806.37 = 318.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.34/806.37 = 318.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.34x = 806.37 × 318.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.34x = 257,042.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,042.53/584.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.89

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