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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.19, 834.47 and 427.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.19, 834.47 and 427.59 is: 590.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.19 : 834.47 = 427.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.19/834.47 = 427.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.19x = 834.47 × 427.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.19x = 356,813.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,813.62/604.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.57

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