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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.93, 807.21 and 319.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.93, 807.21 and 319.37 is: 440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.93 : 807.21 = 319.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.93/807.21 = 319.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.93x = 807.21 × 319.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.93x = 257,794.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,794.62/584.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.73

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