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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.53, 834.28 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.53, 834.28 and 352.44 is: 486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.53 : 834.28 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.53/834.28 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.53x = 834.28 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.53x = 294,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,034.85/604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.38

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