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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.45, 805.22 and 435.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.45, 805.22 and 435.83 is: 601.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.45 : 805.22 = 435.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.45/805.22 = 435.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.45x = 805.22 × 435.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.45x = 350,940.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,940.12/583.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.49

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