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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 835.71 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 835.71 and 340.07 is: 469.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 835.71 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/835.71 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 835.71 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 284,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,199.90/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.35

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