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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.86, 834.74 and 342.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.86, 834.74 and 342.89 is: 473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.86 : 834.74 = 342.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.86/834.74 = 342.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.86x = 834.74 × 342.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.86x = 286,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,224.00/604.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.21

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