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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.73, 834.48 and 356.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.73, 834.48 and 356.15 is: 491.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.73 : 834.48 = 356.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.73/834.48 = 356.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.73x = 834.48 × 356.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.73x = 297,200.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,200.05/604.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.46

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