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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.92, 833.58 and 394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.92, 833.58 and 394.86 is: 544.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.92 : 833.58 = 394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.92/833.58 = 394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.92x = 833.58 × 394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.92x = 329,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,147.40/604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.12

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