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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.57, 834.18 and 355.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.57, 834.18 and 355.72 is: 490.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.57 : 834.18 = 355.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.57/834.18 = 355.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.57x = 834.18 × 355.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.57x = 296,734.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,734.51/604.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.82

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