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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.70, 835.87 and 343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.70, 835.87 and 343.72 is: 474.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.70 : 835.87 = 343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.70/835.87 = 343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.70x = 835.87 × 343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.70x = 287,305.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,305.24/605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.34

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