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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 833.24 and 429.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604, 833.24 and 429.44 is: 592.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 833.24 = 429.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/833.24 = 429.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 833.24 × 429.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 357,826.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,826.59/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.43

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