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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.94, 834.51 and 395.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.94, 834.51 and 395.01 is: 544.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.94 : 834.51 = 395.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.94/834.51 = 395.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.94x = 834.51 × 395.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.94x = 329,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,639.80/604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.92

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