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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.32, 833.84 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.32, 833.84 and 355.56 is: 490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.32 : 833.84 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.32/833.84 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.32x = 833.84 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.32x = 296,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,480.15/604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.60

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