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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.50, 834.62 and 380.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.50, 834.62 and 380.53 is: 525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.50 : 834.62 = 380.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.50/834.62 = 380.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.50x = 834.62 × 380.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.50x = 317,597.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,597.95/604.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.39

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