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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.49, 833.29 and 426.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.49, 833.29 and 426.87 is: 588.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.49 : 833.29 = 426.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.49/833.29 = 426.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.49x = 833.29 × 426.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.49x = 355,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,702.34/604.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.44

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