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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.86, 834.69 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.86, 834.69 and 342.90 is: 473.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.86 : 834.69 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.86/834.69 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.86x = 834.69 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.86x = 286,215.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,215.20/604.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.19

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