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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.91, 834.93 and 343.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.91, 834.93 and 343.07 is: 473.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.91 : 834.93 = 343.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.91/834.93 = 343.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.91x = 834.93 × 343.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.91x = 286,439.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,439.44/604.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.52

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