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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.07, 803.97 and 435.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.07, 803.97 and 435.46 is: 600.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.07 : 803.97 = 435.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.07/803.97 = 435.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.07x = 803.97 × 435.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.07x = 350,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,092.76/583.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.43

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