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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.70, 834.47 and 328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.70, 834.47 and 328.70 is: 453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.70 : 834.47 = 328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.70/834.47 = 328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.70x = 834.47 × 328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.70x = 274,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,284.47/604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.59

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