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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.57, 803.28 and 434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.57, 803.28 and 434.96 is: 599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.57 : 803.28 = 434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.57/803.28 = 434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.57x = 803.28 × 434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.57x = 349,390.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,390.65/582.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.74

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