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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.69, 835.84 and 343.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.69, 835.84 and 343.71 is: 474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.69 : 835.84 = 343.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.69/835.84 = 343.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.69x = 835.84 × 343.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.69x = 287,280.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,280.67/605.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.30

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