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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.05, 832.44 and 429.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.05, 832.44 and 429.09 is: 591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.05 : 832.44 = 429.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.05/832.44 = 429.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.05x = 832.44 × 429.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.05x = 357,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,191.68/604.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.33

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