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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.13, 802.67 and 434.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.13, 802.67 and 434.42 is: 600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.13 : 802.67 = 434.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.13/802.67 = 434.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.13x = 802.67 × 434.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.13x = 348,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,695.90/581.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.03

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