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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.73, 834.51 and 328.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.73, 834.51 and 328.73 is: 453.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.73 : 834.51 = 328.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.73/834.51 = 328.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.73x = 834.51 × 328.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.73x = 274,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,328.47/604.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.64

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