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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.94, 834.98 and 343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.94, 834.98 and 343.11 is: 473.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.94 : 834.98 = 343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.94/834.98 = 343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.94x = 834.98 × 343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.94x = 286,488.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,488.27/604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.58

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