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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.20, 803.46 and 435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.20, 803.46 and 435.32 is: 600.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.20 : 803.46 = 435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.20/803.46 = 435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.20x = 803.46 × 435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.20x = 349,762.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,762.21/582.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.76

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