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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.95, 834.92 and 342.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.95, 834.92 and 342.91 is: 473.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.95 : 834.92 = 342.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.95/834.92 = 342.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.95x = 834.92 × 342.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.95x = 286,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,302.42/604.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.27

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