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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.59, 834.34 and 328.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.59, 834.34 and 328.59 is: 453.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.59 : 834.34 = 328.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.59/834.34 = 328.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.59x = 834.34 × 328.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.59x = 274,158.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,158.70/604.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.46

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