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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.65, 834.33 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.65, 834.33 and 339.04 is: 467.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.65 : 834.33 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.65/834.33 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.65x = 834.33 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.65x = 282,871.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,871.24/604.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.83

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