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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.97, 834.96 and 457.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.97, 834.96 and 457.35 is: 631.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.97 : 834.96 = 457.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.97/834.96 = 457.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.97x = 834.96 × 457.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.97x = 381,864.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,864.97/604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.21

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