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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.49, 806.59 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.49, 806.59 and 322.50 is: 445.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.49 : 806.59 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.49/806.59 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.49x = 806.59 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.49x = 260,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,125.68/584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.05

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