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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.92, 805.68 and 436.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.92, 805.68 and 436.68 is: 602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.92 : 805.68 = 436.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.92/805.68 = 436.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.92x = 805.68 × 436.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.92x = 351,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,824.34/583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.52

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