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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.48, 834 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.48, 834 and 371.52 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.48 : 834 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.48/834 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.48x = 834 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.48x = 309,847.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,847.68/604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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