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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.54, 835.54 and 339.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.54, 835.54 and 339.99 is: 469.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.54 : 835.54 = 339.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.54/835.54 = 339.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.54x = 835.54 × 339.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.54x = 284,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,075.24/605.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.13

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