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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.61, 805.44 and 435.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.61, 805.44 and 435.99 is: 601.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.61 : 805.44 = 435.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.61/805.44 = 435.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.61x = 805.44 × 435.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.61x = 351,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,160.70/583.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.70

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