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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.54, 834.16 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.54, 834.16 and 338.99 is: 467.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.54 : 834.16 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.54/834.16 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.54x = 834.16 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.54x = 282,771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,771.90/604.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.75

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