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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.16, 833.71 and 338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.16, 833.71 and 338.60 is: 467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.16 : 833.71 = 338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.16/833.71 = 338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.16x = 833.71 × 338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.16x = 282,294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,294.21/604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.25

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