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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.45, 835.17 and 343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.45, 835.17 and 343.28 is: 473.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.45 : 835.17 = 343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.45/835.17 = 343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.45x = 835.17 × 343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.45x = 286,697.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,697.16/605.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.53

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