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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.08, 804.54 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.08, 804.54 and 436.08 is: 601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.08 : 804.54 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.08/804.54 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.08x = 804.54 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.08x = 350,843.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,843.80/583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.71

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