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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.33, 835.39 and 339.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.33, 835.39 and 339.79 is: 468.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.33 : 835.39 = 339.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.33/835.39 = 339.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.33x = 835.39 × 339.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.33x = 283,851.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,851.29/605.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.92

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