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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.17, 905.00 and 531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.17, 905.00 and 531.14 is: 795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.17 : 905.00 = 531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.17/905.00 = 531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.17x = 905.00 × 531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.17x = 480,674.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,674.52/604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.59

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