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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.44, 834.11 and 427.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.44, 834.11 and 427.22 is: 589.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.44 : 834.11 = 427.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.44/834.11 = 427.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.44x = 834.11 × 427.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.44x = 356,348.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,348.47/604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.55

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