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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.53, 834.40 and 342.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.53, 834.40 and 342.69 is: 473.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.53 : 834.40 = 342.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.53/834.40 = 342.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.53x = 834.40 × 342.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.53x = 285,940.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,940.54/604.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.00

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