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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.54, 806.64 and 322.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.54, 806.64 and 322.53 is: 445.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.54 : 806.64 = 322.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.54/806.64 = 322.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.54x = 806.64 × 322.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.54x = 260,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,165.60/584.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.08

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