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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.92, 834.99 and 356.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.92, 834.99 and 356.31 is: 491.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.92 : 834.99 = 356.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.92/834.99 = 356.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.92x = 834.99 × 356.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.92x = 297,515.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,515.29/604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.83

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