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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.33, 801.93 and 434.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.33, 801.93 and 434.71 is: 598.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.33 : 801.93 = 434.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.33/801.93 = 434.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.33x = 801.93 × 434.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.33x = 348,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,606.99/582.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.64

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