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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 836.06 and 343.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 836.06 and 343.85 is: 474.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 836.06 = 343.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/836.06 = 343.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 836.06 × 343.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 287,473.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,473.33/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.47

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