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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.25, 833.73 and 355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.25, 833.73 and 355.48 is: 490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.25 : 833.73 = 355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.25/833.73 = 355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.25x = 833.73 × 355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.25x = 296,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,374.34/604.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.48

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