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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.81, 834.75 and 356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.81, 834.75 and 356.34 is: 491.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.81 : 834.75 = 356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.81/834.75 = 356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.81x = 834.75 × 356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.81x = 297,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,453.25/604.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.82

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