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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.36, 834.06 and 338.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.36, 834.06 and 338.82 is: 467.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.36 : 834.06 = 338.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.36/834.06 = 338.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.36x = 834.06 × 338.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.36x = 282,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,598.53/604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.60

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