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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 834.48 and 488.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 834.48 and 488.16 is: 674.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 834.48 = 488.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/834.48 = 488.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 834.48 × 488.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 407,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,359.76/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.35

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