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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.45, 806.60 and 322.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.45, 806.60 and 322.46 is: 445.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.45 : 806.60 = 322.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.45/806.60 = 322.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.45x = 806.60 × 322.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.45x = 260,098.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,098.76/584.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.03

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