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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.66, 806.84 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.66, 806.84 and 322.68 is: 445.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.66 : 806.84 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.66/806.84 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.66x = 806.84 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.66x = 260,351.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,351.13/584.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.30

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