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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.27, 835.31 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.27, 835.31 and 343.44 is: 473.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.27 : 835.31 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.27/835.31 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.27x = 835.31 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.27x = 286,879.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,879.73/605.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.97

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