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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.68, 834.17 and 394.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.68, 834.17 and 394.77 is: 544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.68 : 834.17 = 394.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.68/834.17 = 394.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.68x = 834.17 × 394.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.68x = 329,305.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,305.29/604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.59

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