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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.39, 803.48 and 435.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.39, 803.48 and 435.77 is: 600.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.39 : 803.48 = 435.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.39/803.48 = 435.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.39x = 803.48 × 435.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.39x = 350,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,132.48/583.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.17

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