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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.71, 835.80 and 343.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.71, 835.80 and 343.67 is: 474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.71 : 835.80 = 343.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.71/835.80 = 343.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.71x = 835.80 × 343.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.71x = 287,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,239.39/605.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.22

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