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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.55, 833.77 and 534.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.55, 833.77 and 534.67 is: 737.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.55 : 833.77 = 534.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.55/833.77 = 534.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.55x = 833.77 × 534.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.55x = 445,791.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,791.81/604.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.39

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