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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.56, 806.68 and 322.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.56, 806.68 and 322.57 is: 445.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.56 : 806.68 = 322.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.56/806.68 = 322.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.56x = 806.68 × 322.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.56x = 260,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,205.12/584.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.13

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