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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.04, 833.63 and 342.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.04, 833.63 and 342.10 is: 472.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.04 : 833.63 = 342.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.04/833.63 = 342.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.04x = 833.63 × 342.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.04x = 285,181.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,181.03/604.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.12

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