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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.80, 835.38 and 495.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.80, 835.38 and 495.63 is: 684.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.80 : 835.38 = 495.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.80/835.38 = 495.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.80x = 835.38 × 495.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.80x = 414,039.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,039.39/604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.59

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