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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.69, 806.85 and 322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.69, 806.85 and 322.70 is: 445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.69 : 806.85 = 322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.69/806.85 = 322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.69x = 806.85 × 322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.69x = 260,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,366.46/584.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.31

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