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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.89, 807.12 and 322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.89, 807.12 and 322.90 is: 445.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.89 : 807.12 = 322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.89/807.12 = 322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.89x = 807.12 × 322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.89x = 260,619.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,619.05/584.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.59

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