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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.47, 833.97 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.47, 833.97 and 338.88 is: 467.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.47 : 833.97 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.47/833.97 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.47x = 833.97 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.47x = 282,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,612.43/604.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.54

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