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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.36, 835.37 and 339.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.36, 835.37 and 339.79 is: 468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.36 : 835.37 = 339.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.36/835.37 = 339.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.36x = 835.37 × 339.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.36x = 283,853.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,853.33/605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.90

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