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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.62, 873.61 and 436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.62, 873.61 and 436.50 is: 653.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.62 : 873.61 = 436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.62/873.61 = 436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.62x = 873.61 × 436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.62x = 381,328.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,328.58/583.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.39

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