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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.59, 834.14 and 338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.59, 834.14 and 338.99 is: 467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.59 : 834.14 = 338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.59/834.14 = 338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.59x = 834.14 × 338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.59x = 282,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,765.12/604.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.70

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