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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.27, 833.86 and 342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.27, 833.86 and 342.28 is: 472.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.27 : 833.86 = 342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.27/833.86 = 342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.27x = 833.86 × 342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.27x = 285,416.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,416.17/604.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.33

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