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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.63, 806.73 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.63, 806.73 and 322.65 is: 445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.63 : 806.73 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.63/806.73 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.63x = 806.73 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.63x = 260,291.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,291.43/584.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.23

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