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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.12, 835.08 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.12, 835.08 and 343.14 is: 473.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.12 : 835.08 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.12/835.08 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.12x = 835.08 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.12x = 286,549.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,549.35/605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.54

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