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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.31, 833.57 and 533.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.31, 833.57 and 533.23 is: 735.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.31 : 833.57 = 533.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.31/833.57 = 533.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.31x = 833.57 × 533.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.31x = 444,484.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,484.97/604.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.52

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