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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.13, 833.79 and 342.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.13, 833.79 and 342.29 is: 472.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.13 : 833.79 = 342.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.13/833.79 = 342.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.13x = 833.79 × 342.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.13x = 285,401.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,401.35/604.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.42

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