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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.70, 806.86 and 322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.70, 806.86 and 322.71 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.70 : 806.86 = 322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.70/806.86 = 322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.70x = 806.86 × 322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.70x = 260,381.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,381.79/584.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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