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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.94, 834.63 and 418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.94, 834.63 and 418.44 is: 577.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.94 : 834.63 = 418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.94/834.63 = 418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.94x = 834.63 × 418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.94x = 349,242.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,242.58/604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.32

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