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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.55, 834.35 and 342.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.55, 834.35 and 342.51 is: 472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.55 : 834.35 = 342.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.55/834.35 = 342.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.55x = 834.35 × 342.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.55x = 285,771.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,771.51/604.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.71

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