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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.28, 833.61 and 352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.28, 833.61 and 352.20 is: 485.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.28 : 833.61 = 352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.28/833.61 = 352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.28x = 833.61 × 352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.28x = 293,597.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,597.44/604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.87

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