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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.49, 833.95 and 394.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.49, 833.95 and 394.60 is: 544.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.49 : 833.95 = 394.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.49/833.95 = 394.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.49x = 833.95 × 394.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.49x = 329,075.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,075.41/604.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.39

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