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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.96, 834.36 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.96, 834.36 and 395.12 is: 544.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.96 : 834.36 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.96/834.36 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.96x = 834.36 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.96x = 329,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,672.32/604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.95

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