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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.22, 833.66 and 355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.22, 833.66 and 355.54 is: 490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.22 : 833.66 = 355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.22/833.66 = 355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.22x = 833.66 × 355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.22x = 296,399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,399.48/604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.55

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