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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.14, 835.56 and 538.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.14, 835.56 and 538.53 is: 744.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.14 : 835.56 = 538.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.14/835.56 = 538.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.14x = 835.56 × 538.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.14x = 449,974.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,974.13/604.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.82

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