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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.79, 835.99 and 343.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.79, 835.99 and 343.80 is: 474.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.79 : 835.99 = 343.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.79/835.99 = 343.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.79x = 835.99 × 343.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.79x = 287,412.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,412.50/605.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.44

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