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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.95, 834.35 and 356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.95, 834.35 and 356.18 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.95 : 834.35 = 356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.95/834.35 = 356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.95x = 834.35 × 356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.95x = 297,179.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,179.53/604.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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