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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.46, 835.56 and 343.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.46, 835.56 and 343.53 is: 474.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.46 : 835.56 = 343.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.46/835.56 = 343.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.46x = 835.56 × 343.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.46x = 287,039.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,039.93/605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.09

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