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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.38, 804.40 and 435.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.38, 804.40 and 435.67 is: 601.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.38 : 804.40 = 435.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.38/804.40 = 435.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.38x = 804.40 × 435.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.38x = 350,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,452.95/582.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.76

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