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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.92, 834.84 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.92, 834.84 and 356.16 is: 491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.92 : 834.84 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.92/834.84 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.92x = 834.84 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.92x = 297,336.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,336.61/604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.53

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