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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.48, 834.12 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.48, 834.12 and 338.96 is: 467.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.48 : 834.12 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.48/834.12 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.48x = 834.12 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.48x = 282,733.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,733.32/604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.73

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