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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.98, 834.84 and 339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.98, 834.84 and 339.40 is: 468.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.98 : 834.84 = 339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.98/834.84 = 339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.98x = 834.84 × 339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.98x = 283,344.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,344.70/604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.35

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