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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.17, 835.05 and 343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.17, 835.05 and 343.18 is: 473.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.17 : 835.05 = 343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.17/835.05 = 343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.17x = 835.05 × 343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.17x = 286,572.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,572.46/605.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.54

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