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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.65, 834.41 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.65, 834.41 and 342.68 is: 472.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.65 : 834.41 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.65/834.41 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.65x = 834.41 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.65x = 285,931.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,931.45/604.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.89

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