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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.91, 834.78 and 342.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.91, 834.78 and 342.92 is: 473.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.91 : 834.78 = 342.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.91/834.78 = 342.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.91x = 834.78 × 342.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.91x = 286,258.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,258.58/604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.23

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