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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.25, 833.81 and 342.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.25, 833.81 and 342.30 is: 472.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.25 : 833.81 = 342.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.25/833.81 = 342.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.25x = 833.81 × 342.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.25x = 285,413.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,413.16/604.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.34

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