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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.84, 834.36 and 383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.84, 834.36 and 383.41 is: 528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.84 : 834.36 = 383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.84/834.36 = 383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.84x = 834.36 × 383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.84x = 319,901.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,901.97/604.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.90

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