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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.52, 805.31 and 435.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.52, 805.31 and 435.89 is: 601.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.52 : 805.31 = 435.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.52/805.31 = 435.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.52x = 805.31 × 435.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.52x = 351,028.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,028.80/583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.58

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