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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.94, 805.89 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.94, 805.89 and 436.32 is: 602.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.94 : 805.89 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.94/805.89 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.94x = 805.89 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.94x = 351,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,623.72/583.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.16

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