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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.82, 834.68 and 395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.82, 834.68 and 395.14 is: 545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.82 : 834.68 = 395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.82/834.68 = 395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.82x = 834.68 × 395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.82x = 329,811.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,811.39/604.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.30

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