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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.31, 835.25 and 339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.31, 835.25 and 339.76 is: 468.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.31 : 835.25 = 339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.31/835.25 = 339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.31x = 835.25 × 339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.31x = 283,783.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,783.89/605.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.83

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