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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.96, 834.82 and 342.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.96, 834.82 and 342.97 is: 473.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.96 : 834.82 = 342.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.96/834.82 = 342.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.96x = 834.82 × 342.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.96x = 286,319.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,319.28/604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.29

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