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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.40, 835.08 and 567.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.40, 835.08 and 567.86 is: 784.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.40 : 835.08 = 567.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.40/835.08 = 567.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.40x = 835.08 × 567.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.40x = 474,208.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,208.53/604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.59

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