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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.24, 833.83 and 456.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.24, 833.83 and 456.62 is: 630.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.24 : 833.83 = 456.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.24/833.83 = 456.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.24x = 833.83 × 456.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.24x = 380,738.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,738.14/604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.11

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