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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.74, 834.53 and 342.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.74, 834.53 and 342.75 is: 472.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.74 : 834.53 = 342.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.74/834.53 = 342.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.74x = 834.53 × 342.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.74x = 286,033.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,033.44/604.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.99

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