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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.37, 806.37 and 322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.37, 806.37 and 322.35 is: 444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.37 : 806.37 = 322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.37/806.37 = 322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.37x = 806.37 × 322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.37x = 259,933.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,933.37/584.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.81

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