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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.39, 804.20 and 435.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.39, 804.20 and 435.68 is: 601.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.39 : 804.20 = 435.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.39/804.20 = 435.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.39x = 804.20 × 435.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.39x = 350,370.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,370.67/582.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.61

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