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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.76, 801.18 and 434.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.76, 801.18 and 434.79 is: 598.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.76 : 801.18 = 434.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.76/801.18 = 434.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.76x = 801.18 × 434.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.76x = 348,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,345.05/581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.78

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