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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.48, 806.54 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.48, 806.54 and 322.50 is: 445.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.48 : 806.54 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.48/806.54 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.48x = 806.54 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.48x = 260,109.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,109.15/584.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.03

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