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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.42, 833.89 and 417.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.42, 833.89 and 417.84 is: 576.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.42 : 833.89 = 417.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.42/833.89 = 417.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.42x = 833.89 × 417.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.42x = 348,430.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,430.51/604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.48

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