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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.56, 834.20 and 355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.56, 834.20 and 355.82 is: 490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.56 : 834.20 = 355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.56/834.20 = 355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.56x = 834.20 × 355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.56x = 296,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,825.04/604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.98

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