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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.62, 835.11 and 430.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.62, 835.11 and 430.74 is: 594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.62 : 835.11 = 430.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.62/835.11 = 430.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.62x = 835.11 × 430.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.62x = 359,715.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,715.28/604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.94

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