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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.89, 807.17 and 322.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.89, 807.17 and 322.93 is: 445.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.89 : 807.17 = 322.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.89/807.17 = 322.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.89x = 807.17 × 322.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.89x = 260,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,653.76/584.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.65

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