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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.14, 835.12 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.14, 835.12 and 343.14 is: 473.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.14 : 835.12 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.14/835.12 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.14x = 835.12 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.14x = 286,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,563.08/605.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.55

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