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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.72, 806.96 and 322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.72, 806.96 and 322.79 is: 445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.72 : 806.96 = 322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.72/806.96 = 322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.72x = 806.96 × 322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.72x = 260,475.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,475.39/584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.47

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