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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 835.39 and 343.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 835.39 and 343.49 is: 473.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 835.39 = 343.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/835.39 = 343.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 835.39 × 343.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 286,948.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,948.11/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.92

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