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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.00, 833.49 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.00, 833.49 and 342 is: 471.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.00 : 833.49 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.00/833.49 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.00x = 833.49 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.00x = 285,053.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,053.58/604.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.94

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