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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.77, 834.66 and 356.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.77, 834.66 and 356.17 is: 491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.77 : 834.66 = 356.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.77/834.66 = 356.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.77x = 834.66 × 356.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.77x = 297,280.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,280.85/604.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.56

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