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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.33, 835.73 and 593.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.33, 835.73 and 593.40 is: 820.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.33 : 835.73 = 593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.33/835.73 = 593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.33x = 835.73 × 593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.33x = 495,922.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,922.18/604.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.61

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