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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.88, 834.74 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.88, 834.74 and 328.88 is: 453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.88 : 834.74 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.88/834.74 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.88x = 834.74 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.88x = 274,523.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,523.47/604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.85

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