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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.43, 833.60 and 430.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.43, 833.60 and 430.55 is: 593.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.43 : 833.60 = 430.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.43/833.60 = 430.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.43x = 833.60 × 430.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.43x = 358,904.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,904.33/604.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.79

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