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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.23, 835.17 and 343.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.23, 835.17 and 343.18 is: 473.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.23 : 835.17 = 343.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.23/835.17 = 343.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.23x = 835.17 × 343.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.23x = 286,613.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,613.64/605.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.56

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