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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.44, 806.55 and 322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.44, 806.55 and 322.48 is: 445.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.44 : 806.55 = 322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.44/806.55 = 322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.44x = 806.55 × 322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.44x = 260,096.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,096.24/584.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.03

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