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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.46, 835.16 and 343.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.46, 835.16 and 343.42 is: 473.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.46 : 835.16 = 343.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.46/835.16 = 343.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.46x = 835.16 × 343.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.46x = 286,810.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,810.65/605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.71

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