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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.58, 835.34 and 343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.58, 835.34 and 343.54 is: 473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.58 : 835.34 = 343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.58/835.34 = 343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.58x = 835.34 × 343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.58x = 286,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,972.70/605.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.88

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