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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.56, 835.66 and 339.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.56, 835.66 and 339.98 is: 469.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.56 : 835.66 = 339.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.56/835.66 = 339.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.56x = 835.66 × 339.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.56x = 284,105.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,105.99/605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.17

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