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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 835.36 and 339.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 835.36 and 339.85 is: 468.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 835.36 = 339.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/835.36 = 339.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 835.36 × 339.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 283,897.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,897.10/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.94

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