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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.40, 834.09 and 383.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.40, 834.09 and 383.30 is: 528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.40 : 834.09 = 383.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.40/834.09 = 383.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.40x = 834.09 × 383.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.40x = 319,706.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,706.70/604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.97

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