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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.14, 834.74 and 343.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.14, 834.74 and 343.10 is: 473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.14 : 834.74 = 343.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.14/834.74 = 343.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.14x = 834.74 × 343.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.14x = 286,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,400.95/605.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.28

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