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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.70, 834.56 and 342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.70, 834.56 and 342.70 is: 472.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.70 : 834.56 = 342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.70/834.56 = 342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.70x = 834.56 × 342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.70x = 286,003.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,003.71/604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.97

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