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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.49, 834 and 383.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.49, 834 and 383.36 is: 528.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.49 : 834 = 383.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.49/834 = 383.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.49x = 834 × 383.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.49x = 319,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,722.24/604.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.91

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