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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.34, 834.46 and 394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.34, 834.46 and 394.66 is: 544.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.34 : 834.46 = 394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.34/834.46 = 394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.34x = 834.46 × 394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.34x = 329,327.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,327.98/604.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.94

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