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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.66, 835.89 and 343.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.66, 835.89 and 343.69 is: 474.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.66 : 835.89 = 343.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.66/835.89 = 343.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.66x = 835.89 × 343.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.66x = 287,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,283.66/605.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.34

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