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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.41, 833.20 and 426.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.41, 833.20 and 426.82 is: 588.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.41 : 833.20 = 426.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.41/833.20 = 426.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.41x = 833.20 × 426.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.41x = 355,625.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,625.41/604.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.38

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