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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.62, 834.45 and 342.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.62, 834.45 and 342.63 is: 472.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.62 : 834.45 = 342.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.62/834.45 = 342.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.62x = 834.45 × 342.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.62x = 285,907.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,907.60/604.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.87

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