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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.99, 807.24 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.99, 807.24 and 323.01 is: 445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.99 : 807.24 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.99/807.24 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.99x = 807.24 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.99x = 260,746.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,746.59/584.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.73

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