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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.72, 835.92 and 343.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.72, 835.92 and 343.70 is: 474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.72 : 835.92 = 343.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.72/835.92 = 343.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.72x = 835.92 × 343.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.72x = 287,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,305.70/605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.32

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