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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.49, 833.69 and 394.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.49, 833.69 and 394.70 is: 544.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.49 : 833.69 = 394.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.49/833.69 = 394.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.49x = 833.69 × 394.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.49x = 329,051.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,051.30/604.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.35

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