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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.18, 833.67 and 342.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.18, 833.67 and 342.14 is: 472.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.18 : 833.67 = 342.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.18/833.67 = 342.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.18x = 833.67 × 342.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.18x = 285,231.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,231.85/604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.10

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