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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.17, 833.67 and 342.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.17, 833.67 and 342.18 is: 472.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.17 : 833.67 = 342.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.17/833.67 = 342.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.17x = 833.67 × 342.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.17x = 285,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,265.20/604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.16

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