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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.17, 834.35 and 516.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.17, 834.35 and 516.33 is: 713.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.17 : 834.35 = 516.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.17/834.35 = 516.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.17x = 834.35 × 516.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.17x = 430,797.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,797.35/604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.04

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