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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.55, 834.33 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.55, 834.33 and 338.99 is: 467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.55 : 834.33 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.55/834.33 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.55x = 834.33 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.55x = 282,823.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,823.66/604.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.83

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