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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.71, 834.29 and 355.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.71, 834.29 and 355.97 is: 491.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.71 : 834.29 = 355.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.71/834.29 = 355.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.71x = 834.29 × 355.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.71x = 296,982.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,982.21/604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.12

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