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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.96, 834.77 and 339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.96, 834.77 and 339.38 is: 468.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.96 : 834.77 = 339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.96/834.77 = 339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.96x = 834.77 × 339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.96x = 283,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,304.05/604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.30

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