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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.47, 806.58 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.47, 806.58 and 322.50 is: 445.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.47 : 806.58 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.47/806.58 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.47x = 806.58 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.47x = 260,122.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,122.05/584.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.06

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