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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.82, 835.96 and 343.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.82, 835.96 and 343.81 is: 474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.82 : 835.96 = 343.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.82/835.96 = 343.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.82x = 835.96 × 343.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.82x = 287,411.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,411.41/605.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.42

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