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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.29, 833.93 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.29, 833.93 and 352.26 is: 486.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.29 : 833.93 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.29/833.93 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.29x = 833.93 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.29x = 293,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,759.74/604.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.12

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