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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.17, 806.52 and 436.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.17, 806.52 and 436.54 is: 602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.17 : 806.52 = 436.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.17/806.52 = 436.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.17x = 806.52 × 436.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.17x = 352,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,078.24/584.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.70

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