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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.08, 834.96 and 343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.08, 834.96 and 343.12 is: 473.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.08 : 834.96 = 343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.08/834.96 = 343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.08x = 834.96 × 343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.08x = 286,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,491.48/605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.48

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