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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.56, 834.22 and 339.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.56, 834.22 and 339.01 is: 467.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.56 : 834.22 = 339.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.56/834.22 = 339.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.56x = 834.22 × 339.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.56x = 282,808.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,808.92/604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.79

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