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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.63, 834.39 and 328.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.63, 834.39 and 328.63 is: 453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.63 : 834.39 = 328.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.63/834.39 = 328.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.63x = 834.39 × 328.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.63x = 274,205.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,205.59/604.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.51

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