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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.82, 807.01 and 322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.82, 807.01 and 322.82 is: 445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.82 : 807.01 = 322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.82/807.01 = 322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.82x = 807.01 × 322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.82x = 260,514.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,514.93/584.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.47

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