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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.82, 835.14 and 457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.82, 835.14 and 457.20 is: 631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.82 : 835.14 = 457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.82/835.14 = 457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.82x = 835.14 × 457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.82x = 381,826.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,826.01/604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.31

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