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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.98, 834.87 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.98, 834.87 and 342.99 is: 473.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.98 : 834.87 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.98/834.87 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.98x = 834.87 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.98x = 286,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,352.06/604.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.32

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