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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.91, 833.89 and 427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.91, 833.89 and 427.32 is: 589.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.91 : 833.89 = 427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.91/833.89 = 427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.91x = 833.89 × 427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.91x = 356,336.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,336.81/604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.07

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