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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.42, 834.11 and 355.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.42, 834.11 and 355.69 is: 490.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.42 : 834.11 = 355.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.42/834.11 = 355.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.42x = 834.11 × 355.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.42x = 296,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,684.59/604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.86

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