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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.60, 806.72 and 322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.60, 806.72 and 322.60 is: 445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.60 : 806.72 = 322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.60/806.72 = 322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.60x = 806.72 × 322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.60x = 260,247.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,247.87/584.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.17

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