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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.46, 834.09 and 338.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.46, 834.09 and 338.89 is: 467.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.46 : 834.09 = 338.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.46/834.09 = 338.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.46x = 834.09 × 338.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.46x = 282,664.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,664.76/604.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.63

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