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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.71, 834.15 and 355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.71, 834.15 and 355.98 is: 491.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.71 : 834.15 = 355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.71/834.15 = 355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.71x = 834.15 × 355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.71x = 296,945.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,945.18/604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.05

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