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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.72, 835.91 and 343.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.72, 835.91 and 343.71 is: 474.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.72 : 835.91 = 343.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.72/835.91 = 343.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.72x = 835.91 × 343.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.72x = 287,308.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,308.91/605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.33

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