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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.05, 808.44 and 436.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.05, 808.44 and 436.83 is: 602.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.05 : 808.44 = 436.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.05/808.44 = 436.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.05x = 808.44 × 436.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.05x = 353,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,150.85/586.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.60

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