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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.66, 835.96 and 343.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.66, 835.96 and 343.83 is: 474.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.66 : 835.96 = 343.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.66/835.96 = 343.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.66x = 835.96 × 343.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.66x = 287,428.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,428.13/605.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.57

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