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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.70, 807.21 and 437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.70, 807.21 and 437.28 is: 603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.70 : 807.21 = 437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.70/807.21 = 437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.70x = 807.21 × 437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.70x = 352,976.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,976.79/584.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.69

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