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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.72, 834.57 and 342.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.72, 834.57 and 342.72 is: 472.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.72 : 834.57 = 342.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.72/834.57 = 342.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.72x = 834.57 × 342.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.72x = 286,022.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,022.12/604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.98

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