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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.78, 834.39 and 356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.78, 834.39 and 356.18 is: 491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.78 : 834.39 = 356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.78/834.39 = 356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.78x = 834.39 × 356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.78x = 297,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,193.03/604.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.41

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