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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.53, 806.66 and 322.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.53, 806.66 and 322.57 is: 445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.53 : 806.66 = 322.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.53/806.66 = 322.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.53x = 806.66 × 322.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.53x = 260,204.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,204.32/584.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.15

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