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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.62, 833.76 and 493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.62, 833.76 and 493.74 is: 680.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.62 : 833.76 = 493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.62/833.76 = 493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.62x = 833.76 × 493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.62x = 411,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,660.66/604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.86

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