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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.65, 834.44 and 342.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.65, 834.44 and 342.62 is: 472.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.65 : 834.44 = 342.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.65/834.44 = 342.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.65x = 834.44 × 342.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.65x = 285,889.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,889.95/604.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.82

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