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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 833.63 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 833.63 and 355.41 is: 490.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 833.63 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/833.63 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 833.63 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 296,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,278.66/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.46

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