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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.01, 833.53 and 338.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.01, 833.53 and 338.46 is: 467.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.01 : 833.53 = 338.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.01/833.53 = 338.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.01x = 833.53 × 338.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.01x = 282,116.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,116.56/604.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.07

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