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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.52, 834.26 and 342.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.52, 834.26 and 342.58 is: 472.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.52 : 834.26 = 342.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.52/834.26 = 342.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.52x = 834.26 × 342.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.52x = 285,800.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,800.79/604.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.77

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