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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.51, 806.61 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.51, 806.61 and 322.52 is: 445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.51 : 806.61 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.51/806.61 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.51x = 806.61 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.51x = 260,143.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,143.82/584.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.07

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