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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.16, 834.18 and 534.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.16, 834.18 and 534.29 is: 737.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.16 : 834.18 = 534.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.16/834.18 = 534.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.16x = 834.18 × 534.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.16x = 445,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,694.03/604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.71

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