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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.38, 834.13 and 338.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.38, 834.13 and 338.84 is: 467.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.38 : 834.13 = 338.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.38/834.13 = 338.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.38x = 834.13 × 338.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.38x = 282,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,636.61/604.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.65

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