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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.78, 836.04 and 343.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.78, 836.04 and 343.86 is: 474.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.78 : 836.04 = 343.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.78/836.04 = 343.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.78x = 836.04 × 343.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.78x = 287,480.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,480.71/605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.56

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