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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.28, 833.60 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.28, 833.60 and 394.44 is: 544.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.28 : 833.60 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.28/833.60 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.28x = 833.60 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.28x = 328,805.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,805.18/604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.13

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