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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.98, 833.57 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.98, 833.57 and 342 is: 472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.98 : 833.57 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.98/833.57 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.98x = 833.57 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.98x = 285,079.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,079.23/603.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.01

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