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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.10, 833.67 and 456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.10, 833.67 and 456.48 is: 629.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.10 : 833.67 = 456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.10/833.67 = 456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.10x = 833.67 × 456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.10x = 380,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,553.68/604.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.96

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