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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.84, 834.64 and 342.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.84, 834.64 and 342.84 is: 473.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.84 : 834.64 = 342.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.84/834.64 = 342.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.84x = 834.64 × 342.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.84x = 286,147.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,147.98/604.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.10

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