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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585, 807.28 and 323

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585, 807.28 and 323 is: 445.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585 : 807.28 = 323 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585/807.28 = 323/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585x = 807.28 × 323
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585x = 260,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,751.44/585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.73

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