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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.24, 804.93 and 435.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.24, 804.93 and 435.62 is: 601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.24 : 804.93 = 435.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.24/804.93 = 435.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.24x = 804.93 × 435.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.24x = 350,643.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,643.61/583.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.20

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