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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.77, 806.99 and 322.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.77, 806.99 and 322.78 is: 445.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.77 : 806.99 = 322.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.77/806.99 = 322.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.77x = 806.99 × 322.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.77x = 260,480.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,480.23/584.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.44

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