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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.54, 835.72 and 340.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.54, 835.72 and 340.03 is: 469.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.54 : 835.72 = 340.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.54/835.72 = 340.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.54x = 835.72 × 340.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.54x = 284,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,166.93/605.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.28

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