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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.75, 834.56 and 328.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.75, 834.56 and 328.75 is: 453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.75 : 834.56 = 328.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.75/834.56 = 328.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.75x = 834.56 × 328.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.75x = 274,359.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,359.96/604.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.68

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