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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.12, 872.86 and 436.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.12, 872.86 and 436.00 is: 652.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.12 : 872.86 = 436.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.12/872.86 = 436.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.12x = 872.86 × 436.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.12x = 380,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,563.69/583.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.64

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