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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.97, 834.87 and 356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.97, 834.87 and 356.46 is: 491.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.97 : 834.87 = 356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.97/834.87 = 356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.97x = 834.87 × 356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.97x = 297,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,597.76/604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.93

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