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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.73, 834.50 and 342.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.73, 834.50 and 342.70 is: 472.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.73 : 834.50 = 342.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.73/834.50 = 342.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.73x = 834.50 × 342.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.73x = 285,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,981.92/604.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.91

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