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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.71, 834.53 and 383.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.71, 834.53 and 383.49 is: 529.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.71 : 834.53 = 383.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.71/834.53 = 383.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.71x = 834.53 × 383.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.71x = 320,031.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,031.99/604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.23

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