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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.24, 835.14 and 339.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.24, 835.14 and 339.69 is: 468.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.24 : 835.14 = 339.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.24/835.14 = 339.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.24x = 835.14 × 339.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.24x = 283,688.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,688.71/605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.72

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