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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.67, 834.60 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.67, 834.60 and 383.54 is: 529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.67 : 834.60 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.67/834.60 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.67x = 834.60 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.67x = 320,099.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,099.75/604.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.38

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