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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 835.65 and 343.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 835.65 and 343.50 is: 474.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 835.65 = 343.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/835.65 = 343.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 835.65 × 343.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 287,045.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,045.78/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.14

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