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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.46, 833.96 and 342.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.46, 833.96 and 342.47 is: 472.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.46 : 833.96 = 342.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.46/833.96 = 342.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.46x = 833.96 × 342.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.46x = 285,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,606.28/604.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.50

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