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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.69, 834.48 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.69, 834.48 and 342.72 is: 472.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.69 : 834.48 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.69/834.48 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.69x = 834.48 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.69x = 285,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,992.99/604.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.96

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