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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.15, 833.93 and 355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.15, 833.93 and 355.46 is: 490.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.15 : 833.93 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.15/833.93 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.15x = 833.93 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.15x = 296,424.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,424.90/604.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.65

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