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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.43, 833.82 and 394.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.43, 833.82 and 394.51 is: 544.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.43 : 833.82 = 394.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.43/833.82 = 394.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.43x = 833.82 × 394.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.43x = 328,950.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,950.33/604.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.23

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