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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.29, 833.99 and 342.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.29, 833.99 and 342.30 is: 472.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.29 : 833.99 = 342.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.29/833.99 = 342.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.29x = 833.99 × 342.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.29x = 285,473.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,473.07/604.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.41

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