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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.87, 836.06 and 340.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.87, 836.06 and 340.34 is: 469.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.87 : 836.06 = 340.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.87/836.06 = 340.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.87x = 836.06 × 340.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.87x = 284,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,544.66/605.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.65

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