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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.98, 805.23 and 436.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.98, 805.23 and 436.14 is: 601.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.98 : 805.23 = 436.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.98/805.23 = 436.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.98x = 805.23 × 436.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.98x = 351,193.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,193.01/583.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.38

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