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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.72, 835.96 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.72, 835.96 and 343.80 is: 474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.72 : 835.96 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.72/835.96 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.72x = 835.96 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.72x = 287,403.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,403.05/605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.48

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