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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.44, 806.52 and 322.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.44, 806.52 and 322.45 is: 444.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.44 : 806.52 = 322.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.44/806.52 = 322.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.44x = 806.52 × 322.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.44x = 260,066.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,066.10/584.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.99

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