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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.47, 834.33 and 371.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.47, 834.33 and 371.79 is: 513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.47 : 834.33 = 371.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.47/834.33 = 371.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.47x = 834.33 × 371.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.47x = 310,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,193.69/604.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.17

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