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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.65, 834.26 and 342.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.65, 834.26 and 342.66 is: 472.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.65 : 834.26 = 342.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.65/834.26 = 342.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.65x = 834.26 × 342.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.65x = 285,865.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,865.82/604.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.78

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