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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.38, 833.04 and 581.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.38, 833.04 and 581.70 is: 801.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.38 : 833.04 = 581.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.38/833.04 = 581.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.38x = 833.04 × 581.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.38x = 484,579.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,579.37/604.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.78

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