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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.61, 806.75 and 322.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.61, 806.75 and 322.62 is: 445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.61 : 806.75 = 322.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.61/806.75 = 322.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.61x = 806.75 × 322.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.61x = 260,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,276.61/584.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.22

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