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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.87, 807.08 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.87, 807.08 and 322.88 is: 445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.87 : 807.08 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.87/807.08 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.87x = 807.08 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.87x = 260,586.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,586.76/584.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.55

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