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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 804.42 and 436.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 804.42 and 436.68 is: 601.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 804.42 = 436.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/804.42 = 436.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 804.42 × 436.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 351,274.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,274.13/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.21

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