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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.34, 835.38 and 343.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.34, 835.38 and 343.35 is: 473.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.34 : 835.38 = 343.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.34/835.38 = 343.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.34x = 835.38 × 343.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.34x = 286,827.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,827.72/605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.83

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