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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.60, 835.76 and 340.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.60, 835.76 and 340.13 is: 469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.60 : 835.76 = 340.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.60/835.76 = 340.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.60x = 835.76 × 340.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.60x = 284,267.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,267.05/605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.40

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