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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.28, 833.87 and 355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.28, 833.87 and 355.54 is: 490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.28 : 833.87 = 355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.28/833.87 = 355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.28x = 833.87 × 355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.28x = 296,474.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,474.14/604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.62

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