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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.97, 807.26 and 322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.97, 807.26 and 322.98 is: 445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.97 : 807.26 = 322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.97/807.26 = 322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.97x = 807.26 × 322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.97x = 260,730.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,730.25/584.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.72

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