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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.06, 835.13 and 343.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.06, 835.13 and 343.23 is: 473.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.06 : 835.13 = 343.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.06/835.13 = 343.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.06x = 835.13 × 343.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.06x = 286,641.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,641.67/605.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.74

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