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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.72, 806.30 and 434.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.72, 806.30 and 434.67 is: 599.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.72 : 806.30 = 434.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.72/806.30 = 434.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.72x = 806.30 × 434.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.72x = 350,473.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,473.30/584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.39

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