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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.41, 832.19 and 533.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.41, 832.19 and 533.43 is: 734.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.41 : 832.19 = 533.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.41/832.19 = 533.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.41x = 832.19 × 533.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.41x = 443,912.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,912.44/604.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.46

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