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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.22, 833.46 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.22, 833.46 and 371.48 is: 512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.22 : 833.46 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.22/833.46 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.22x = 833.46 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.22x = 309,613.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,613.72/604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.42

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