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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.42, 834.18 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.42, 834.18 and 338.88 is: 467.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.42 : 834.18 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.42/834.18 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.42x = 834.18 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.42x = 282,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,684.08/604.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.69

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