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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.65, 835.79 and 343.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.65, 835.79 and 343.68 is: 474.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.65 : 835.79 = 343.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.65/835.79 = 343.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.65x = 835.79 × 343.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.65x = 287,244.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,244.31/605.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.27

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