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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.79, 835.97 and 340.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.79, 835.97 and 340.23 is: 469.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.79 : 835.97 = 340.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.79/835.97 = 340.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.79x = 835.97 × 340.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.79x = 284,422.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,422.07/605.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.51

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