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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.83, 834.63 and 342.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.83, 834.63 and 342.85 is: 473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.83 : 834.63 = 342.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.83/834.63 = 342.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.83x = 834.63 × 342.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.83x = 286,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,152.90/604.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.11

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