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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.12, 834.08 and 397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.12, 834.08 and 397.24 is: 548.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.12 : 834.08 = 397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.12/834.08 = 397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.12x = 834.08 × 397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.12x = 331,329.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,329.94/604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.45

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