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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.12, 833.70 and 355.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.12, 833.70 and 355.45 is: 490.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.12 : 833.70 = 355.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.12/833.70 = 355.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.12x = 833.70 × 355.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.12x = 296,338.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,338.67/604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.53

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