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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.56, 834.33 and 355.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.56, 834.33 and 355.83 is: 491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.56 : 834.33 = 355.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.56/834.33 = 355.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.56x = 834.33 × 355.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.56x = 296,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,877.85/604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.06

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