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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.86, 834.55 and 383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.86, 834.55 and 383.73 is: 529.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.86 : 834.55 = 383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.86/834.55 = 383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.86x = 834.55 × 383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.86x = 320,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,241.87/604.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.45

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