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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.56, 833.78 and 534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.56, 833.78 and 534.66 is: 737.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.56 : 833.78 = 534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.56/833.78 = 534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.56x = 833.78 × 534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.56x = 445,788.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,788.81/604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.38

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