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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.58, 806.76 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.58, 806.76 and 322.62 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.58 : 806.76 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.58/806.76 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.58x = 806.76 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.58x = 260,276.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,276.91/584.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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