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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.56, 834.30 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.56, 834.30 and 356.16 is: 491.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.56 : 834.30 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.56/834.30 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.56x = 834.30 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.56x = 297,144.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,144.29/604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.51

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