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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.16, 833.79 and 417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.16, 833.79 and 417.76 is: 576.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.16 : 833.79 = 417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.16/833.79 = 417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.16x = 833.79 × 417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.16x = 348,323.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,323.59/604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.54

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