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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.16, 833.88 and 342.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.16, 833.88 and 342.34 is: 472.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.16 : 833.88 = 342.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.16/833.88 = 342.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.16x = 833.88 × 342.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.16x = 285,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,470.48/604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.51

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