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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.15, 833.45 and 394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.15, 833.45 and 394.27 is: 543.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.15 : 833.45 = 394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.15/833.45 = 394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.15x = 833.45 × 394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.15x = 328,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,604.33/604.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.92

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