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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.96, 834.28 and 383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.96, 834.28 and 383.68 is: 529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.96 : 834.28 = 383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.96/834.28 = 383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.96x = 834.28 × 383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.96x = 320,096.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,096.55/604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.12

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