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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.60, 834.72 and 395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.60, 834.72 and 395.14 is: 545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.60 : 834.72 = 395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.60/834.72 = 395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.60x = 834.72 × 395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.60x = 329,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,831.26/604.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.54

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