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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.96, 835.10 and 430.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.96, 835.10 and 430.26 is: 593.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.96 : 835.10 = 430.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.96/835.10 = 430.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.96x = 835.10 × 430.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.96x = 359,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,310.13/604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.94

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