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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.06, 835.06 and 339.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.06, 835.06 and 339.55 is: 468.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.06 : 835.06 = 339.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.06/835.06 = 339.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.06x = 835.06 × 339.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.06x = 283,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,540.84/605.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.61

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