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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.80, 807.03 and 322.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.80, 807.03 and 322.84 is: 445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.80 : 807.03 = 322.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.80/807.03 = 322.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.80x = 807.03 × 322.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.80x = 260,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,541.57/584.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.52

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