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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.44, 834.12 and 430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.44, 834.12 and 430.08 is: 593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.44 : 834.12 = 430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.44/834.12 = 430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.44x = 834.12 × 430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.44x = 358,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,738.33/604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.51

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