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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.53, 834.44 and 355.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.53, 834.44 and 355.83 is: 491.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.53 : 834.44 = 355.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.53/834.44 = 355.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.53x = 834.44 × 355.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.53x = 296,918.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,918.79/604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.16

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