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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.63, 835.01 and 494.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.63, 835.01 and 494.47 is: 682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.63 : 835.01 = 494.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.63/835.01 = 494.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.63x = 835.01 × 494.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.63x = 412,887.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,887.39/604.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.88

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