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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.33, 805.05 and 435.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.33, 805.05 and 435.71 is: 601.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.33 : 805.05 = 435.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.33/805.05 = 435.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.33x = 805.05 × 435.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.33x = 350,765.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,765.86/583.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.32

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