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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 833.60 and 342.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 833.60 and 342.10 is: 472.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 833.60 = 342.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/833.60 = 342.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 833.60 × 342.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 285,173.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,173.33/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.08

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