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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.79, 807.02 and 322.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.79, 807.02 and 322.83 is: 445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.79 : 807.02 = 322.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.79/807.02 = 322.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.79x = 807.02 × 322.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.79x = 260,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,530.27/584.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.51

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