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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.05, 834.94 and 343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.05, 834.94 and 343.12 is: 473.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.05 : 834.94 = 343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.05/834.94 = 343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.05x = 834.94 × 343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.05x = 286,484.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,484.61/605.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.49

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