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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.02, 833.63 and 342.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.02, 833.63 and 342.12 is: 472.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.02 : 833.63 = 342.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.02/833.63 = 342.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.02x = 833.63 × 342.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.02x = 285,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,199.79/604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.17

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