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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.84, 834.60 and 430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.84, 834.60 and 430.96 is: 594.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.84 : 834.60 = 430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.84/834.60 = 430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.84x = 834.60 × 430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.84x = 359,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,679.22/604.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.67

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