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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.66, 834.18 and 394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.66, 834.18 and 394.92 is: 544.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.66 : 834.18 = 394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.66/834.18 = 394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.66x = 834.18 × 394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.66x = 329,434.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,434.37/604.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.83

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