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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.60, 806.76 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.60, 806.76 and 322.65 is: 445.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.60 : 806.76 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.60/806.76 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.60x = 806.76 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.60x = 260,301.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,301.11/584.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.27

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