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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.79, 834.59 and 339.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.79, 834.59 and 339.23 is: 468.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.79 : 834.59 = 339.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.79/834.59 = 339.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.79x = 834.59 × 339.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.79x = 283,117.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,117.97/604.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.13

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