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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.13, 834.05 and 397.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.13, 834.05 and 397.73 is: 549.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.13 : 834.05 = 397.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.13/834.05 = 397.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.13x = 834.05 × 397.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.13x = 331,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,724.72/604.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.09

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