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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.12, 834.42 and 488.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.12, 834.42 and 488.56 is: 674.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.12 : 834.42 = 488.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.12/834.42 = 488.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.12x = 834.42 × 488.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.12x = 407,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,664.24/604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.81

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