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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.12, 835.04 and 343.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.12, 835.04 and 343.13 is: 473.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.12 : 835.04 = 343.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.12/835.04 = 343.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.12x = 835.04 × 343.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.12x = 286,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,523.96/605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.50

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