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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.75, 834.56 and 342.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.75, 834.56 and 342.79 is: 473.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.75 : 834.56 = 342.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.75/834.56 = 342.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.75x = 834.56 × 342.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.75x = 286,078.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,078.82/604.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.05

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