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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.57, 834.30 and 328.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.57, 834.30 and 328.57 is: 453.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.57 : 834.30 = 328.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.57/834.30 = 328.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.57x = 834.30 × 328.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.57x = 274,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,120.14/604.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.42

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