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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.42, 835.44 and 343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.42, 835.44 and 343.46 is: 473.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.42 : 835.44 = 343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.42/835.44 = 343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.42x = 835.44 × 343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.42x = 286,940.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,940.22/605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.95

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