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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.54, 806.72 and 322.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.54, 806.72 and 322.61 is: 445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.54 : 806.72 = 322.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.54/806.72 = 322.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.54x = 806.72 × 322.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.54x = 260,250.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,250.29/584.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.23

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