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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.61, 834.36 and 356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.61, 834.36 and 356.08 is: 491.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.61 : 834.36 = 356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.61/834.36 = 356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.61x = 834.36 × 356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.61x = 297,101.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,101.96/604.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.39

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