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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.06, 834.89 and 339.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.06, 834.89 and 339.51 is: 468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.06 : 834.89 = 339.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.06/834.89 = 339.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.06x = 834.89 × 339.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.06x = 283,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,453.08/605.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.47

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