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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.70, 806.28 and 436.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.70, 806.28 and 436.08 is: 602.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.70 : 806.28 = 436.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.70/806.28 = 436.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.70x = 806.28 × 436.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.70x = 351,602.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,602.58/583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.37

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