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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.07, 805.16 and 435.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.07, 805.16 and 435.45 is: 601.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.07 : 805.16 = 435.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.07/805.16 = 435.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.07x = 805.16 × 435.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.07x = 350,606.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,606.92/583.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.31

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