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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.64, 806.80 and 322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.64, 806.80 and 322.64 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.64 : 806.80 = 322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.64/806.80 = 322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.64x = 806.80 × 322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.64x = 260,305.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,305.95/584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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