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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.29, 804.47 and 436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.29, 804.47 and 436.05 is: 601.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.29 : 804.47 = 436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.29/804.47 = 436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.29x = 804.47 × 436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.29x = 350,786.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,786.96/583.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.39

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