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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.69, 834.50 and 342.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.69, 834.50 and 342.79 is: 473.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.69 : 834.50 = 342.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.69/834.50 = 342.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.69x = 834.50 × 342.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.69x = 286,057.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,057.03/604.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.07

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