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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.86, 836.12 and 343.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.86, 836.12 and 343.89 is: 474.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.86 : 836.12 = 343.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.86/836.12 = 343.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.86x = 836.12 × 343.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.86x = 287,533.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,533.31/605.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.59

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