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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.88, 807.12 and 322.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.88, 807.12 and 322.88 is: 445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.88 : 807.12 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.88/807.12 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.88x = 807.12 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.88x = 260,602.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,602.91/584.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.57

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