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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.82, 834.71 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.82, 834.71 and 383.84 is: 529.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.82 : 834.71 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.82/834.71 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.82x = 834.71 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.82x = 320,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,392.12/604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.73

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