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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.56, 806.68 and 319.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.56, 806.68 and 319.00 is: 440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.56 : 806.68 = 319.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.56/806.68 = 319.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.56x = 806.68 × 319.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.56x = 257,331.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,331.13/584.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.22

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