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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.83, 836.07 and 343.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.83, 836.07 and 343.87 is: 474.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.83 : 836.07 = 343.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.83/836.07 = 343.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.83x = 836.07 × 343.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.83x = 287,499.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,499.39/605.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.55

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