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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.51, 834.23 and 342.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.51, 834.23 and 342.47 is: 472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.51 : 834.23 = 342.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.51/834.23 = 342.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.51x = 834.23 × 342.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.51x = 285,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,699.12/604.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.61

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