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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.89, 834.74 and 339.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.89, 834.74 and 339.33 is: 468.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.89 : 834.74 = 339.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.89/834.74 = 339.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.89x = 834.74 × 339.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.89x = 283,253.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,253.56/604.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.27

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