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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.01, 834.82 and 339.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.01, 834.82 and 339.46 is: 468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.01 : 834.82 = 339.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.01/834.82 = 339.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.01x = 834.82 × 339.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.01x = 283,388.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,388.00/605.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.40

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