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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.98, 803.85 and 435.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.98, 803.85 and 435.14 is: 600.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.98 : 803.85 = 435.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.98/803.85 = 435.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.98x = 803.85 × 435.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.98x = 349,787.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,787.29/582.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.00

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