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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 832.80 and 417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604, 832.80 and 417.52 is: 575.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 832.80 = 417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/832.80 = 417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 832.80 × 417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 347,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,710.66/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.68

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