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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.95, 805.37 and 436.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.95, 805.37 and 436.94 is: 602.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.95 : 805.37 = 436.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.95/805.37 = 436.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.95x = 805.37 × 436.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.95x = 351,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,892.16/583.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.61

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