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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.15, 835.13 and 343.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.15, 835.13 and 343.17 is: 473.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.15 : 835.13 = 343.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.15/835.13 = 343.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.15x = 835.13 × 343.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.15x = 286,585.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,585.67/605.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.58

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