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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.30, 835.35 and 343.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.30, 835.35 and 343.27 is: 473.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.30 : 835.35 = 343.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.30/835.35 = 343.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.30x = 835.35 × 343.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.30x = 286,748.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,748.51/605.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.73

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