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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.90, 834.76 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.90, 834.76 and 339.36 is: 468.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.90 : 834.76 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.90/834.76 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.90x = 834.76 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.90x = 283,284.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,284.15/604.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.32

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