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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.32, 833.98 and 342.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.32, 833.98 and 342.34 is: 472.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.32 : 833.98 = 342.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.32/833.98 = 342.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.32x = 833.98 × 342.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.32x = 285,504.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,504.71/604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.44

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