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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.28, 833.89 and 338.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.28, 833.89 and 338.74 is: 467.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.28 : 833.89 = 338.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.28/833.89 = 338.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.28x = 833.89 × 338.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.28x = 282,474.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,474.83/604.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.46

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