Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.19, 833.79 and 342.26
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 604.19, 833.79 and 342.26 is: 472.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
604.19 : 833.79 = 342.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
604.19/833.79 = 342.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
604.19x = 833.79 × 342.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
604.19x = 285,371.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,371.25/604.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472.32
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