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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.68, 834.76 and 418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.68, 834.76 and 418.24 is: 577.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.68 : 834.76 = 418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.68/834.76 = 418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.68x = 834.76 × 418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.68x = 349,130.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,130.02/604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.38

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