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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.24, 806.31 and 436.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.24, 806.31 and 436.62 is: 602.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.24 : 806.31 = 436.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.24/806.31 = 436.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.24x = 806.31 × 436.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.24x = 352,051.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,051.07/584.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.58

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