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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.61, 835.67 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.61, 835.67 and 340.07 is: 469.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.61 : 835.67 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.61/835.67 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.61x = 835.67 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.61x = 284,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,184.54/605.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.25

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