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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 832.89 and 429.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 832.89 and 429.12 is: 591.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 832.89 = 429.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/832.89 = 429.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 832.89 × 429.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 357,409.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,409.76/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.66

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