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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.25, 833.85 and 355.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.25, 833.85 and 355.58 is: 490.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.25 : 833.85 = 355.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.25/833.85 = 355.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.25x = 833.85 × 355.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.25x = 296,496.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,496.21/604.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.68

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