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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.76, 834.56 and 328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.76, 834.56 and 328.76 is: 453.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.76 : 834.56 = 328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.76/834.56 = 328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.76x = 834.56 × 328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.76x = 274,369.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,369.95/604.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.68

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