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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.67, 835.74 and 340.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.67, 835.74 and 340.05 is: 469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.67 : 835.74 = 340.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.67/835.74 = 340.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.67x = 835.74 × 340.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.67x = 284,193.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,193.39/605.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.22

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