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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.10, 833.68 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.10, 833.68 and 338.54 is: 467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.10 : 833.68 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.10/833.68 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.10x = 833.68 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.10x = 282,234.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,234.03/604.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.20

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