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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.13, 833.72 and 342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.13, 833.72 and 342.14 is: 472.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.13 : 833.72 = 342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.13/833.72 = 342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.13x = 833.72 × 342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.13x = 285,243.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,243.08/604.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.16

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