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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.69, 834.40 and 355.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.69, 834.40 and 355.95 is: 491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.69 : 834.40 = 355.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.69/834.40 = 355.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.69x = 834.40 × 355.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.69x = 297,002.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,002.90/604.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.17

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