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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.39, 835.45 and 343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.39, 835.45 and 343.46 is: 473.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.39 : 835.45 = 343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.39/835.45 = 343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.39x = 835.45 × 343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.39x = 286,940.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,940.19/605.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.98

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