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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.83, 834.83 and 383.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.83, 834.83 and 383.91 is: 529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.83 : 834.83 = 383.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.83/834.83 = 383.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.83x = 834.83 × 383.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.83x = 320,497.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,497.67/604.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.90

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