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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.42, 833.83 and 427.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.42, 833.83 and 427.64 is: 589.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.42 : 833.83 = 427.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.42/833.83 = 427.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.42x = 833.83 × 427.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.42x = 356,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,579.06/604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.95

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