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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.33, 833.89 and 383.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.33, 833.89 and 383.29 is: 528.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.33 : 833.89 = 383.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.33/833.89 = 383.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.33x = 833.89 × 383.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.33x = 319,618.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,618.49/604.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.89

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