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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.35, 803.46 and 435.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.35, 803.46 and 435.75 is: 600.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.35 : 803.46 = 435.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.35/803.46 = 435.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.35x = 803.46 × 435.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.35x = 350,107.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,107.70/583.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.17

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