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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.96, 834.96 and 343

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.96, 834.96 and 343 is: 473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.96 : 834.96 = 343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.96/834.96 = 343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.96x = 834.96 × 343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.96x = 286,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,391.28/604.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.41

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