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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.31, 904.49 and 373.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.31, 904.49 and 373.39 is: 558.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.31 : 904.49 = 373.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.31/904.49 = 373.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.31x = 904.49 × 373.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.31x = 337,723.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,723.00/604.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.86

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