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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.04, 832.42 and 576.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.04, 832.42 and 576.52 is: 794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.04 : 832.42 = 576.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.04/832.42 = 576.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.04x = 832.42 × 576.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.04x = 479,906.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,906.78/604.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.50

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