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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.39, 834.45 and 429.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.39, 834.45 and 429.43 is: 592.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.39 : 834.45 = 429.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.39/834.45 = 429.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.39x = 834.45 × 429.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.39x = 358,337.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,337.86/604.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.89

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