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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.49, 806.60 and 318.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.49, 806.60 and 318.95 is: 440.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.49 : 806.60 = 318.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.49/806.60 = 318.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.49x = 806.60 × 318.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.49x = 257,265.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,265.07/584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.15

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