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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.17, 833.70 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.17, 833.70 and 338.54 is: 467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.17 : 833.70 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.17/833.70 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.17x = 833.70 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.17x = 282,240.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,240.80/604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.15

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