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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.98, 835.02 and 428.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.98, 835.02 and 428.76 is: 591.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.98 : 835.02 = 428.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.98/835.02 = 428.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.98x = 835.02 × 428.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.98x = 358,023.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,023.18/604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.79

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