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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.81, 834.50 and 356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.81, 834.50 and 356.08 is: 491.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.81 : 834.50 = 356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.81/834.50 = 356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.81x = 834.50 × 356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.81x = 297,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,148.76/604.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.31

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