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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.49, 806.61 and 322.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.49, 806.61 and 322.53 is: 445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.49 : 806.61 = 322.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.49/806.61 = 322.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.49x = 806.61 × 322.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.49x = 260,155.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,155.92/584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.10

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