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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.13, 834.96 and 343.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.13, 834.96 and 343.08 is: 473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.13 : 834.96 = 343.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.13/834.96 = 343.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.13x = 834.96 × 343.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.13x = 286,458.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,458.08/605.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.38

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