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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.16, 835.08 and 339.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.16, 835.08 and 339.60 is: 468.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.16 : 835.08 = 339.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.16/835.08 = 339.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.16x = 835.08 × 339.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.16x = 283,593.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,593.17/605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.63

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