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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.36, 833.42 and 545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.36, 833.42 and 545.44 is: 752.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.36 : 833.42 = 545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.36/833.42 = 545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.36x = 833.42 × 545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.36x = 454,580.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,580.60/604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.17

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