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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.64, 806.82 and 319.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.64, 806.82 and 319.09 is: 440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.64 : 806.82 = 319.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.64/806.82 = 319.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.64x = 806.82 × 319.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.64x = 257,448.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,448.19/584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.35

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