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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.68, 835.74 and 343.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.68, 835.74 and 343.64 is: 474.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.68 : 835.74 = 343.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.68/835.74 = 343.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.68x = 835.74 × 343.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.68x = 287,193.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,193.69/605.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.17

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