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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.75, 806.93 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.75, 806.93 and 322.72 is: 445.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.75 : 806.93 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.75/806.93 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.75x = 806.93 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.75x = 260,410.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,410.03/584.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.33

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