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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.06, 833.54 and 342.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.06, 833.54 and 342.06 is: 472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.06 : 833.54 = 342.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.06/833.54 = 342.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.06x = 833.54 × 342.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.06x = 285,120.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,120.69/604.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.01

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