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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.99, 834.85 and 339.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.99, 834.85 and 339.47 is: 468.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.99 : 834.85 = 339.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.99/834.85 = 339.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.99x = 834.85 × 339.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.99x = 283,405.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,405.91/604.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.45

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