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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.18, 835.28 and 343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.18, 835.28 and 343.34 is: 473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.18 : 835.28 = 343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.18/835.28 = 343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.18x = 835.28 × 343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.18x = 286,785.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,785.04/605.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.88

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