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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.51, 834.18 and 338.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.51, 834.18 and 338.98 is: 467.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.51 : 834.18 = 338.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.51/834.18 = 338.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.51x = 834.18 × 338.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.51x = 282,770.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,770.34/604.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.77

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