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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.36, 806.42 and 322.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.36, 806.42 and 322.39 is: 444.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.36 : 806.42 = 322.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.36/806.42 = 322.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.36x = 806.42 × 322.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.36x = 259,980.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,980.53/584.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.90

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