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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.43, 835.52 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.43, 835.52 and 343.44 is: 473.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.43 : 835.52 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.43/835.52 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.43x = 835.52 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.43x = 286,949.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,949.27/605.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.96

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