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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.68, 834.47 and 427.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.68, 834.47 and 427.96 is: 590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.68 : 834.47 = 427.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.68/834.47 = 427.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.68x = 834.47 × 427.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.68x = 357,118.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,118.76/604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.59

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