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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.86, 834.69 and 339.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.86, 834.69 and 339.31 is: 468.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.86 : 834.69 = 339.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.86/834.69 = 339.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.86x = 834.69 × 339.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.86x = 283,218.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,218.66/604.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.24

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