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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.12, 873.81 and 436.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.12, 873.81 and 436.19 is: 653.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.12 : 873.81 = 436.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.12/873.81 = 436.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.12x = 873.81 × 436.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.12x = 381,144.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,144.04/583.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.62

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