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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.24, 833.81 and 338.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.24, 833.81 and 338.67 is: 467.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.24 : 833.81 = 338.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.24/833.81 = 338.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.24x = 833.81 × 338.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.24x = 282,387.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,387.28/604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.34

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