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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.78, 807 and 322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.78, 807 and 322.79 is: 445.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.78 : 807 = 322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.78/807 = 322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.78x = 807 × 322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.78x = 260,493.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,493.55/584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.46

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