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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.67, 834.30 and 355.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.67, 834.30 and 355.86 is: 491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.67 : 834.30 = 355.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.67/834.30 = 355.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.67x = 834.30 × 355.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.67x = 296,894.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,894.00/604.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.01

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