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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.81, 834.66 and 342.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.81, 834.66 and 342.82 is: 473.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.81 : 834.66 = 342.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.81/834.66 = 342.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.81x = 834.66 × 342.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.81x = 286,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,138.14/604.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.10

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