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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.21, 835.11 and 343.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.21, 835.11 and 343.24 is: 473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.21 : 835.11 = 343.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.21/835.11 = 343.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.21x = 835.11 × 343.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.21x = 286,641.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,641.07/605.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.63

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