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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.94, 834.98 and 549.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.94, 834.98 and 549.59 is: 758.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.94 : 834.98 = 549.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.94/834.98 = 549.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.94x = 834.98 × 549.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.94x = 458,889.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,889.74/604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.58

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