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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.87, 807.10 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.87, 807.10 and 322.88 is: 445.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.87 : 807.10 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.87/807.10 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.87x = 807.10 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.87x = 260,597.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,597.05/584.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.56

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