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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.14, 833.72 and 355.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.14, 833.72 and 355.49 is: 490.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.14 : 833.72 = 355.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.14/833.72 = 355.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.14x = 833.72 × 355.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.14x = 296,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,373.18/604.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.57

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