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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.97, 834.81 and 342.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.97, 834.81 and 342.93 is: 473.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.97 : 834.81 = 342.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.97/834.81 = 342.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.97x = 834.81 × 342.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.97x = 286,281.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,281.39/604.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.22

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