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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 834.36 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 834.36 and 463.32 is: 639.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 834.36 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/834.36 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 834.36 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 386,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,575.68/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.94

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