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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.41, 806.49 and 322.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.41, 806.49 and 322.43 is: 444.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.41 : 806.49 = 322.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.41/806.49 = 322.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.41x = 806.49 × 322.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.41x = 260,036.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,036.57/584.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.96

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