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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.28, 833.82 and 355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.28, 833.82 and 355.55 is: 490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.28 : 833.82 = 355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.28/833.82 = 355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.28x = 833.82 × 355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.28x = 296,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,460.53/604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.61

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