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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605, 835.00 and 343.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605, 835.00 and 343.17 is: 473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605 : 835.00 = 343.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605/835.00 = 343.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605x = 835.00 × 343.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605x = 286,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,545.72/605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.63

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