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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.67, 833.49 and 515.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.67, 833.49 and 515.36 is: 710.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.67 : 833.49 = 515.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.67/833.49 = 515.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.67x = 833.49 × 515.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.67x = 429,549.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,549.49/604.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.39

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