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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.64, 834.36 and 339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.64, 834.36 and 339.06 is: 467.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.64 : 834.36 = 339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.64/834.36 = 339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.64x = 834.36 × 339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.64x = 282,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,898.10/604.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.88

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