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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.98, 834.57 and 474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.98, 834.57 and 474.30 is: 654.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.98 : 834.57 = 474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.98/834.57 = 474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.98x = 834.57 × 474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.98x = 395,836.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,836.55/604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.30

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