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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.88, 834.55 and 342.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.88, 834.55 and 342.85 is: 473.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.88 : 834.55 = 342.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.88/834.55 = 342.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.88x = 834.55 × 342.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.88x = 286,125.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,125.47/604.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.03

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