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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.68, 834.36 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.68, 834.36 and 383.94 is: 529.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.68 : 834.36 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.68/834.36 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.68x = 834.36 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.68x = 320,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,344.18/604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.77

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