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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.71, 834.17 and 356.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.71, 834.17 and 356.00 is: 491.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.71 : 834.17 = 356.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.71/834.17 = 356.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.71x = 834.17 × 356.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.71x = 296,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,958.57/604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.08

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