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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.88, 801.64 and 434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.88, 801.64 and 434.24 is: 598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.88 : 801.64 = 434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.88/801.64 = 434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.88x = 801.64 × 434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.88x = 348,104.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,104.15/581.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.24

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