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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.40, 806.50 and 322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.40, 806.50 and 322.44 is: 444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.40 : 806.50 = 322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.40/806.50 = 322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.40x = 806.50 × 322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.40x = 260,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,047.86/584.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.98

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