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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.39, 833.87 and 417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.39, 833.87 and 417.66 is: 576.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.39 : 833.87 = 417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.39/833.87 = 417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.39x = 833.87 × 417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.39x = 348,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,270.89/604.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.24

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