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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.97, 834.64 and 395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.97, 834.64 and 395.42 is: 545.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.97 : 834.64 = 395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.97/834.64 = 395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.97x = 834.64 × 395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.97x = 330,028.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,028.19/604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.53

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