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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 832.98 and 456.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604, 832.98 and 456.76 is: 629.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 832.98 = 456.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/832.98 = 456.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 832.98 × 456.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 380,471.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,471.94/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.92

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