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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.53, 834.93 and 538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.53, 834.93 and 538.92 is: 744.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.53 : 834.93 = 538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.53/834.93 = 538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.53x = 834.93 × 538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.53x = 449,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,960.48/604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.31

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