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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.86, 834.72 and 335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.86, 834.72 and 335.68 is: 463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.86 : 834.72 = 335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.86/834.72 = 335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.86x = 834.72 × 335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.86x = 280,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,195.46/604.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.24

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