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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.48, 803.16 and 434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.48, 803.16 and 434.64 is: 599.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.48 : 803.16 = 434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.48/803.16 = 434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.48x = 803.16 × 434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.48x = 349,085.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,085.46/582.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.31

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