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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.23, 833.86 and 335.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.23, 833.86 and 335.05 is: 462.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.23 : 833.86 = 335.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.23/833.86 = 335.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.23x = 833.86 × 335.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.23x = 279,384.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,384.79/604.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.38

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