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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.43, 834.20 and 338.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.43, 834.20 and 338.97 is: 467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.43 : 834.20 = 338.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.43/834.20 = 338.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.43x = 834.20 × 338.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.43x = 282,770.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,770.21/604.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.83

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