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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 833.99 and 355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 833.99 and 355.73 is: 490.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 833.99 = 355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/833.99 = 355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 833.99 × 355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 296,669.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,669.31/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.96

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