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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.58, 834.21 and 355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.58, 834.21 and 355.94 is: 491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.58 : 834.21 = 355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.58/834.21 = 355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.58x = 834.21 × 355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.58x = 296,928.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,928.71/604.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.13

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