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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.22, 804.96 and 436.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.22, 804.96 and 436.62 is: 601.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.22 : 804.96 = 436.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.22/804.96 = 436.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.22x = 804.96 × 436.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.22x = 351,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,461.64/584.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.59

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