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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.17, 834.74 and 456.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.17, 834.74 and 456.54 is: 630.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.17 : 834.74 = 456.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.17/834.74 = 456.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.17x = 834.74 × 456.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.17x = 381,089.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,089.92/604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.77

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