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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.88, 805.09 and 436.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.88, 805.09 and 436.27 is: 601.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.88 : 805.09 = 436.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.88/805.09 = 436.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.88x = 805.09 × 436.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.88x = 351,233.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,233.51/583.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.55

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