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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.38, 833.90 and 342.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.38, 833.90 and 342.39 is: 472.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.38 : 833.90 = 342.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.38/833.90 = 342.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.38x = 833.90 × 342.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.38x = 285,517.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,517.31/604.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.41

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