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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.73, 806.89 and 322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.73, 806.89 and 322.74 is: 445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.73 : 806.89 = 322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.73/806.89 = 322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.73x = 806.89 × 322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.73x = 260,415.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,415.68/584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.36

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