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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.91, 834.83 and 342.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.91, 834.83 and 342.95 is: 473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.91 : 834.83 = 342.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.91/834.83 = 342.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.91x = 834.83 × 342.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.91x = 286,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,299.06/604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.30

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