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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.05, 834.96 and 343.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.05, 834.96 and 343.05 is: 473.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.05 : 834.96 = 343.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.05/834.96 = 343.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.05x = 834.96 × 343.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.05x = 286,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,429.25/605.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.40

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