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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.88, 835.20 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.88, 835.20 and 430.40 is: 594.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.88 : 835.20 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.88/835.20 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.88x = 835.20 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.88x = 359,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,470.08/604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.28

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