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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.47, 834.18 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.47, 834.18 and 352.44 is: 486.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.47 : 834.18 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.47/834.18 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.47x = 834.18 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.47x = 293,998.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,998.40/604.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.37

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