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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.64, 806.79 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.64, 806.79 and 322.65 is: 445.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.64 : 806.79 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.64/806.79 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.64x = 806.79 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.64x = 260,310.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,310.79/584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.25

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