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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 833.42 and 342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604, 833.42 and 342.02 is: 471.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 833.42 = 342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/833.42 = 342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 833.42 × 342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 285,046.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,046.31/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.93

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