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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.67, 834.39 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.67, 834.39 and 339.12 is: 467.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.67 : 834.39 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.67/834.39 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.67x = 834.39 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.67x = 282,958.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,958.34/604.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.96

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