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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.84, 834.68 and 339.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.84, 834.68 and 339.28 is: 468.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.84 : 834.68 = 339.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.84/834.68 = 339.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.84x = 834.68 × 339.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.84x = 283,190.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,190.23/604.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.21

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