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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 833.56 and 342.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 833.56 and 342.05 is: 471.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 833.56 = 342.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/833.56 = 342.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 833.56 × 342.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 285,114.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,114.18/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.98

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