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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.83, 836.01 and 340.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.83, 836.01 and 340.23 is: 469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.83 : 836.01 = 340.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.83/836.01 = 340.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.83x = 836.01 × 340.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.83x = 284,433.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,433.98/605.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.50

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