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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.47, 835.58 and 343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.47, 835.58 and 343.49 is: 474.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.47 : 835.58 = 343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.47/835.58 = 343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.47x = 835.58 × 343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.47x = 287,013.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,013.37/605.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.03

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