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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.66, 834.61 and 356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.66, 834.61 and 356.13 is: 491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.66 : 834.61 = 356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.66/834.61 = 356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.66x = 834.61 × 356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.66x = 297,224.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,224.91/604.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.56

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