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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.84, 833.79 and 418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.84, 833.79 and 418.26 is: 576.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.84 : 833.79 = 418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.84/833.79 = 418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.84x = 833.79 × 418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.84x = 348,745.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,745.70/604.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.59

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