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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.07, 833.61 and 342.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.07, 833.61 and 342.08 is: 472.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.07 : 833.61 = 342.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.07/833.61 = 342.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.07x = 833.61 × 342.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.07x = 285,161.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,161.31/604.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.07

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