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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.86, 834.70 and 339.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.86, 834.70 and 339.29 is: 468.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.86 : 834.70 = 339.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.86/834.70 = 339.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.86x = 834.70 × 339.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.86x = 283,208.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,208.80/604.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.22

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