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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.53, 806.57 and 322.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.53, 806.57 and 322.55 is: 445.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.53 : 806.57 = 322.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.53/806.57 = 322.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.53x = 806.57 × 322.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.53x = 260,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,157.54/584.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.08

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