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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.34, 806.44 and 436.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.34, 806.44 and 436.71 is: 602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.34 : 806.44 = 436.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.34/806.44 = 436.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.34x = 806.44 × 436.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.34x = 352,185.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,185.15/584.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.71

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