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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.07, 834.99 and 343.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.07, 834.99 and 343.07 is: 473.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.07 : 834.99 = 343.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.07/834.99 = 343.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.07x = 834.99 × 343.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.07x = 286,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,455.84/605.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.43

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