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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.59, 808.09 and 320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.59, 808.09 and 320.04 is: 441.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.59 : 808.09 = 320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.59/808.09 = 320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.59x = 808.09 × 320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.59x = 258,622.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,622.12/585.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.64

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