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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.63, 834.42 and 339.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.63, 834.42 and 339.13 is: 468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.63 : 834.42 = 339.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.63/834.42 = 339.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.63x = 834.42 × 339.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.63x = 282,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,976.85/604.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.02

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