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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.20, 833.78 and 342.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.20, 833.78 and 342.23 is: 472.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.20 : 833.78 = 342.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.20/833.78 = 342.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.20x = 833.78 × 342.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.20x = 285,338.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,338.65/604.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.26

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