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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.70, 834.62 and 383.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.70, 834.62 and 383.93 is: 529.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.70 : 834.62 = 383.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.70/834.62 = 383.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.70x = 834.62 × 383.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.70x = 320,435.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,435.66/604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.91

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