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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 604.80 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 604.80 and 334.16 is: 501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 604.80 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/604.80 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 604.80 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 202,099.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,099.21/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.69

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