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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.50, 833.82 and 394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.50, 833.82 and 394.62 is: 544.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.50 : 833.82 = 394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.50/833.82 = 394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.50x = 833.82 × 394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.50x = 329,042.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,042.05/604.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.32

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