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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.36, 833.74 and 499.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.36, 833.74 and 499.06 is: 688.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.36 : 833.74 = 499.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.36/833.74 = 499.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.36x = 833.74 × 499.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.36x = 416,088.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,088.89/604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.48

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