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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.78, 834.55 and 339.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.78, 834.55 and 339.17 is: 468.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.78 : 834.55 = 339.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.78/834.55 = 339.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.78x = 834.55 × 339.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.78x = 283,056.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,056.83/604.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.03

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