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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.60, 834.51 and 383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.60, 834.51 and 383.62 is: 529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.60 : 834.51 = 383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.60/834.51 = 383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.60x = 834.51 × 383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.60x = 320,134.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,134.73/604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.50

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