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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.92, 834.72 and 380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.92, 834.72 and 380.80 is: 525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.92 : 834.72 = 380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.92/834.72 = 380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.92x = 834.72 × 380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.92x = 317,863.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,863.13/604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.46

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