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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.85, 807.09 and 322.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.85, 807.09 and 322.87 is: 445.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.85 : 807.09 = 322.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.85/807.09 = 322.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.85x = 807.09 × 322.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.85x = 260,585.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,585.15/584.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.56

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