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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.56, 834.30 and 328.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.56, 834.30 and 328.56 is: 453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.56 : 834.30 = 328.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.56/834.30 = 328.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.56x = 834.30 × 328.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.56x = 274,117.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,117.61/604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.42

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