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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.30, 833.96 and 342.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.30, 833.96 and 342.33 is: 472.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.30 : 833.96 = 342.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.30/833.96 = 342.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.30x = 833.96 × 342.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.30x = 285,489.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,489.53/604.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.43

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