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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.09, 833.63 and 355.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.09, 833.63 and 355.45 is: 490.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.09 : 833.63 = 355.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.09/833.63 = 355.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.09x = 833.63 × 355.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.09x = 296,312.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,312.01/604.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.51

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