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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.25, 833.50 and 417.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.25, 833.50 and 417.75 is: 576.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.25 : 833.50 = 417.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.25/833.50 = 417.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.25x = 833.50 × 417.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.25x = 348,194.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,194.63/604.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.24

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