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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.47, 834.06 and 342.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.47, 834.06 and 342.42 is: 472.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.47 : 834.06 = 342.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.47/834.06 = 342.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.47x = 834.06 × 342.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.47x = 285,598.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,598.83/604.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.48

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