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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.18, 832.88 and 426.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.18, 832.88 and 426.57 is: 588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.18 : 832.88 = 426.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.18/832.88 = 426.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.18x = 832.88 × 426.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.18x = 355,279.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,279.56/604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.03

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