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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.32, 833.79 and 383.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.32, 833.79 and 383.19 is: 528.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.32 : 833.79 = 383.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.32/833.79 = 383.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.32x = 833.79 × 383.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.32x = 319,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,499.99/604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.69

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