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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.06, 833.49 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.06, 833.49 and 338.54 is: 467.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.06 : 833.49 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.06/833.49 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.06x = 833.49 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.06x = 282,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,171.40/604.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.13

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