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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.07, 835.02 and 343.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.07, 835.02 and 343.17 is: 473.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.07 : 835.02 = 343.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.07/835.02 = 343.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.07x = 835.02 × 343.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.07x = 286,553.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,553.81/605.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.59

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